Lithium
| Alternate Names | Eskalith®, Lithobid® |
| Ordering Recommendation | Useful to monitor lithium to optimize dose and avoid toxicity in individuals treated for manic-depressive disorders and the manic phase of affective disorders. |
| Specimen | Serum |
| Container Type | Red/Yellow Top Tube
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| Methodology | Immunoassay (IA), Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS), Spectrometry, Spectrophotometry (SP) |
| Reference Range | 0.6-1.2 mmol/L |
| Stability | 10 days |
| Transport Temp | Refrigerate 2°-8° C |
| Instructions | Collect as trough just prior to next dose. Do not collect in a tube containing a lithium-based anticoagulant. Do not freeze. |
| Performing Lab | MedFusion – Lewisville, TX 75067 Reference Lab Test Code: 613 |
| Days Performed | Daily |
| Report Available | 3-5 days |
| NY State Available | No |
| LOINC Code | 14334-7 |
| CPT Code | 80178 |
