Lithium

What it measures

• LithiumLOINC 14334-7

Before the visit

Collect just prior to next dose.

Specimen

Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum volume

0.5 mL

Also accepted

Serum separator (gel barrier) tubes • EDTA plasma • No lithium containing anticoagulants

Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Temperature

Room temperature

Turnaround

Set up: Mon-Sat (Night shift); Report available: 3 days

Billing

CPT 80178