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Lithium

Overview of Test

Lithium is mainly used to treat bipolar disorder, in particular the manic phase, but can be used to treat bipolar depression. Lithium has a narrow therapeutic range, with many other drug interactions, so carefully monitoring of the drug to prevent toxicity is critical.

Author

Patrick

Specimen Types

Serum

Test Number

2128

Expected Turn Around Time

24 hours from receipt

CPT Codes

80178

Special Instructions

None

Preferred Volume

2mL

Minimum Volume

1mL

Collection Container or Device

Gold Top Gel SST
Red Top No Gel SST

Collection Instructions Attached

No collection instructions attached

Storage Details/ Stability Requirements

Temperature
Room Temp: (15-30°C)
Refrigeration: (2-8°C)
Time Period
48 hours
7 days

Transport Requirements

Refrigerated

Causes For Rejection

Grossly hemolyzed specimens, frozen specimens in gel tube, specimens not centrifuged, quantity of specimen not sufficient.

Methodology

Beckman Coulter AU680 Chemistry Analyzer

Collection Instructions If Written

Collect specimen in SST. Allow to clot for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the specimen within 2 hours of collection.

Department

Blood

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