Lithium Level

Additional Codes

LAB29

MBMC Main Laboratory

Colorimetric

Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Collection Instructions: Draw blood in the a.m., 10 to 12 hours after the most recent dose.

Ambient

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Therapeutic concentration: 0.6-1.2 mmol/L

Toxic and/or lethal concentration: >2.5 mmol/L

Critical value (automatic call-back): >1.5 mmol/L

Test Classification:

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

CPT Code:

80178

5 days Refrigerated