CPT/HCPCS
80178
Order Code
CH163
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Test Includes
Lithium
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
SST (Tiger Top)
Preferred Specimens
Serum
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport at Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 24 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Test Details
Methodology
Spectrophotometry
Clinical Significance
Lithium is used to treat manic-depressive disorders and the manic phase of affective disorders, including mania. The therapeutic
window is relatively small. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to optimize dose and avoid toxicity.
Reference Ranges
0.6 – 1.2 mmol/L
