Lithium (Eskalith(R)), Serum
Test Code: 007708
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 80178 001
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Synonym
Eskalith(R); Li, Blood; LiCO(; 3; ); Lithobid(R)
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube; if a red-top tube is used, transfer separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Handling
Collect trough level (just prior to next dose); at least 6 to 12 hours after the last dose.
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolysis; specimen collected in tube containing lithium heparin
Temperature
Refrigerate
Methodology
Ion-selective electrode (ISE)
Stability
Room Temperature: 3 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Result Code
Result Name
LOINC
007708
Lithium (Eskalith(R)), Serum
14334-7
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