Lithium
Order Code: LI
Test Summary
Lithium is used to treat manic-depressive disorders and the manic phase of affective disorders, including mania.
Aliases
- Eskalith
- LI
- LI++
- LITH
- LITH Level
- Lithium Level
- Lithium Carbonate
- Lithobid
- Lithonate
- Lithotabs
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube. DO NOT use Lithium Heparin Tubes
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube. DO NOT use Lithium Heparin Tubes
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated = 7 months
- Frozen = 6 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from K2EDTA or Sodium Heparin (Dark Green Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
- Hemolysis
- Lipemia
- Incorrect specimen type
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improper storage conditions
- Exceeds specimen stability guidelines
- Contaminated sample
Order Code
LI
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB057
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 80178
Billing Code
- 300093
CPT Statement
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Chemistry
Reference Range
0.5-1.5 mmol/l (therapeutic)
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Within 1 day of set up
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Barrier tubes (serum separator tubes or plasma separator tubes) are preferred. If non-barrier tubes are utilized, the serum/plasma must be removed immediately after centrifuging and placed in a screw-cap transfer tube.
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube. DO NOT use Lithium Heparin Tubes
Collection notes: Avoid hemolysis. Invert tubes at least 8 times. Allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Within 2 hours, centrifuge tubes 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Do NOT re-centrifuge tubes. Do NOT freeze the primary collection tube. DO NOT use Lithium Heparin Tubes
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Original tube preferred, may be sent in a screw-top transfer tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = 1 day
- Refrigerated = 7 months
- Frozen = 6 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma from K2EDTA or Sodium Heparin (Dark Green Top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
- Hemolysis
- Lipemia
- Incorrect specimen type
- Insufficient sample volume
- Improper storage conditions
- Exceeds specimen stability guidelines
- Contaminated sample
Result Information
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
0.5-1.5 mmol/l (therapeutic)
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
24/7; Report available: Within 1 day of set up