Laboratory Services

Lithium

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Lithium
Synonym(s)

Eskalith®
Lithobid®

Test ID
LI
Performing Lab

Incyte Diagnostics

Container Type

Red Top

Specimen Type

Serum

Alternate Specimen Type

Na-heparin, K2‑EDTA

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

Centrifuge and aliquot serum/plasma within 2 hours of collection

Minimum Sample Volume

1 mL

Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable)

500 uL

Stability

1 day at 20‑25 °C
7 days at 2‑8 °C
6 months at ‑20 °C (± 5 °C)

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

Sample collection tubes containing separating gel (SST, PST), LI-heparin plasma

Methodology

Colorimetric

Estimated TAT

0-2 days

Testing Schedule

Monday-Saturday

CPT Code(s)

80178

Reference Range

0.6-1.2 mmol/L

LOINC Code(s)

14334-7