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HelpTest Code Li Lithium
Performing Laboratory
YRMC, Chemistry
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday – Sunday
Specimen Requirements
Serum: Red Top
Minimum Draw Volume:1mL
Order of Draw
Specimen Transport Temperature
Stability- Up to 4 hours from the time of collection when stored at ambient temperature.
CPT Code
80178
Unit of Measure
mmol/L
Collection Instructions
Minimum Volume = 1mL
Collect specimens using standard laboratory procedures.
Samples are commonly drawn approximately 12 hours after the last dose of lithium has been taken.
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation is necessary