Indicate date, time, and amount of last dose. Collect samples for lithium determination at least 12 hours after the last dose. Separate from cells if analysis is not performed within 4 hours.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8417
TAT:
1 hour
Additional Info:
Reference Range:
Therapeutic range: 0.5-1.2 mEq/L.
Toxic: > 2.0 mEq/L.
Critical Limit: >1.5 mEq/L.
CPT Code:
80178
Lithium
Test ID/Workstation :
LI ACHM1
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Red top (no anticoagulant) tube
Collection Volume:
1.5 mL
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolysis, any anticoagulant
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Daily, 24 hours; STAT
Methodology:
Spectrophotometric/Endpoint
Special Instructions:
Indicate date, time, and amount of last dose. Collect samples for lithium determination at least 12 hours after the last dose. Separate from cells if analysis is not performed within 4 hours.
