| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Lithium (LI) |
| Code |
LI Level, Lithium Level |
|
CPT Code |
80178 |
| Last Modified |
10/24/2019 10:39:00 AM |
| Test Name |
Lithium Lvl, Li Level |
| Synonyms |
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| Patient Preparation |
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| Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
| Tube |
Dark Green, Gold, Red, EDTA |
| Collection Volume |
4.0 Dk Green Sodium Heparin or Red,3.5 Gold, 2.0 EDTA Purple |
| Storage |
Ambient - 1 Day, 2-8C - 7 Days, -20C - 6 Months |
| Routine TAT |
4 Hrs |
| STAT TAT |
50 minutes |
| Days Test Performed |
Sunday - Saturday |
| Performed by BHS |
BMC,NCBH |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
N/A |
| Reference Lab Code |
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| Clinical Use |
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| Reference Range |
0.60 - 1.20 mmol/L |
| Critical Value |
> 2.0 mmol/L |
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Component |
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Reference Range |
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Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Plasma, Serum |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.5 (0.2) mL |
| Special Handling |
STAT samples must be transported to the laboratory immediately. If sample is collected in a gelled tube, sample cannot be used for any TDM / Drug assays if not separated from the gel within 24 hours of collection. |
| Lab Notes |
Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection |
| Methodology |
Colorimetric/Photometric/Linear |
| Limitations |
Specimen Rejection: gross hemolysis, or Lithium Heparin collection tube |
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