Lithium

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB29
  • Soft Test Code:
  • LITH
Alternate Names
  • Li
  • LITH
  • Lithium Level

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL Serum*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge and separate from cells within 4 hours of collection


Rejection Criteria:

Specimen drawn in a tube with gel barrier (SST or PST)

Green Top Li Heparin Tube


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient: 1 Day
  • Refrigerated: 7 Days

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

0.5 - 1.5 meq/L


Critical Ranges:

> 1.5 meq/L


Methodology:
  • Colorimetric

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Parkview Randallia Hospital
  • Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Chemistry
Turn Around Time

Same Day/1 to 2 days


Stat Eligible

Coding & Compliance

CDM

01420273


CPT Coding

80178