Laboratory Services
Lithium
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Lithium
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Synonym(s) |
Eskalith® |
|
| Test ID |
LI
|
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
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| Container Type |
Red Top |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
|
| Alternate Specimen Type |
Na-heparin, K2‑EDTA |
|
| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Centrifuge and aliquot serum/plasma within 2 hours of collection |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL |
|
| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL |
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| Stability |
1 day at 20‑25 °C |
|
| Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
Sample collection tubes containing separating gel (SST, PST), LI-heparin plasma |
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| Methodology |
Colorimetric |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
80178 |
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| Reference Range |
0.6-1.2 mmol/L |
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| LOINC Code(s) |
14334-7 |
