LI
Lithium, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2282
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Container Type:
serum gel tube or plain red-top
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
Draw blood 8 to 12 hours after the last dose (trough specimen).
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 24 hours
Room temperature - 8 hours
CPT Codes:
80178 - Lithium (EAP 30013760)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Reference Ranges:
Therapeutic concentration: (trough concentration)
0.5 - 1.0
mmol/L
Toxic:
> 2.0
mmol/L
Notes:
There is no relationship between peak concentration and degree of intoxication.