Test Code LI Lithium, Serum
Methodology
Colorimetric Endpoint
Performing Laboratory
Munson Healthcare Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Gold-top serum gel tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Collection Instructions: Draw blood 10 to 12 hours after last dose or immediately before next dose. Forward promptly.
Reference Values
0.5-1.2 mmol/L
Critical value (automatic call-back): ≥ 1.5 mmol/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80178