Lithium
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB29 Lithium level
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gold-R | 1.0 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GoldM-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 4 Hours
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 1 Day
Refrigerate: 7 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| LITHIUM | 14334-7 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB29 Lithium level: 80178
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD)
Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)