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Test Code LI Lithium, Serum

Clinical Indications

N/A

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: Lithium Level
Sunquest Order Code: LI
Epic Px Code: LAB2364

Specimen Collection Type

Acceptable: Gold

Minimum Collection Volume

1 mL

Reference Range

0.6 – 1.2 mmol/L

Critical Value

>1.5 mmol/L

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

Gross Hemolysis

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

2 Days

Specimen Stability

7 Days Refrigerated

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Chemistry

CPT Code

80178

LOINC Code

14334-7

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

Specimens collected in a serum gel tube must be centrifuged within 3 hours of collection. Serum gel should clot for 30 minutes prior to being centrifuged.