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Test Code LITH Lithium, Serum

Performing Laboratory

MaineGeneral Medical Center

Reference Values

Therapeutic concentration:  0.6-1.2 mmol/L

Critical value (automatic call-back):  >1.8 mmol/L

Specimen Requirements

Draw blood in a gold or a plain, red top tube(s) 8 to 12 hours after last dose or just prior to morning dose. (Lipemic specimen not acceptable) refrigerated.

Note:  Label specimen with patient’s name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of draw, and phlebotomist’s initials.

Sample may be stored  at 2-8C for up to seven (7) days. Freeze for longer storage.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80178

Methodology

Colorimetric