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