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.