Lithium, Serum
Orderable EAP code:
LAB00036
Billable EAP Codes:
80001672 x 1
CPT Codes:
80178 x 1
Lab Section:
Core Lab
Turnaround Time:
Routine: 2 Hours
Urgent: 1 Hour
Test Schedule:
24 hours, 7 days a week.
Units:
mmol/L
Critical Values:
Greater than or equal to 1.7 mmol/L
Specimen Requirements:
4 mL blood in a RED top tube only.
Do not collect into tubes that contain gel separator.
Pediatric Specimen Requirements:
0.5 mL blood in a RED top tube only.
Do not collect into tubes that contain gel separator.
Reference Range:
0.5 to 1.5 mmol/L (Therapeutic)
Synonyms:
Carbolith, Cibalith-S, Duralith, Eskalith, Lithane, Lithizine, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs, Maniprex