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HelpTest Code LAB29 Lithium
Performing Laboratory
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center / Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Billing Code
3010242
Methodology
Spectrophotometric (RRMC)
Ion Selective Electrode (TRMC)
Specimen Requirements
Recommended drawing time is just prior to next dose (at least 12 hours after last dose)
Please provide last dose information.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Routine – same day
ASAP – 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab
STAT – 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab
Test Classification and CPT Coding
80178
Lithium
Additional Information
Lithium, as lithium carbonate, is used as a psychoactive agent in the treatment of manic depressive disorders. Lithium therapy demands daily monitoring of serum lithium levels until the proper dose schedule is determined.
Specimen Transport Temperature and Stability
Centrifuge collection tube and refrigerate within 2 hours of collection
Spun SST is stable for 48 hours at 2° to 8° C
Performing Department
Chemistry
Reasons for Rejection
Icterus
Lipemia
Hemolysis
Quantity not sufficient (QNS)
Lack of Two Patient Identifiers:
1-Patient's First & Last name
2-Patient's Date of Birth