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Test Code LI Lithium

Additional Codes

Epic EAP
LAB29     LITHIUM LEVEL

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Plain, red top

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw blood 12 hours after last dose.

2. Serum gel tube is not acceptable.

Stability

  • Ambient: 1 day
  • Refrigerated: 7 days
  • Frozen: 6 months(freeze once)

Performing Laboratory

Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry

CPT

80178

Methodology

Colorimetric

Performance

Monday through Sunday