Test Code LI Lithium
Additional Codes
| Epic ID | LAB29 |
Specimen Requirements
Preferred Collection Container: SST
Also Acceptable Collection Container: serum red top tube, EDTA plasma @ Allen
Collection Information:
Specimen should be drawn 8-12 hours after last dose or just before a.m. dose. If toxicity is suspected, sample may be drawn at any time.
Collect 1 mL serum.
Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection.

Stability/Transport
| Temperature | Stability | Preferred Transport |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | X |
Unacceptable Conditions
Lithium heparin tubes
Performing Lab
Allen Hospital Laboratory
Marshalltown Hospital Laboratory
Day(s) Performed
Daily
Report Available
2 hours
Reference Ranges
Allen: 0.6-1.2 mmol/L
Critical Value: >1.5 mmol/L
CPT Code Information
30178