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Notification Type
Back LITHIUM | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:L484 | Specimen Collection:Serum |
| Component: Lithium | Method: Ion-selective electrode (ISE) |
| Collection Notes:Collect trough level (just prior to next dose); at least 6 to 12 hours after the last dose. | |
| Clinical Utility:Peak serum levels occur 2 – 4 hours after an oral dose. Lithium carbonate is used in the treatment of patients with manic-depressive affective disorder. | |
| CPT Code:80178 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Ambient 3 Days Refrigerated 14 Days Plasma (2 mL) EDTA Ambient 10 Days Refrigerated 10 Days | |