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HelpTest Code LAB29 Lithium
Specimen Requirement
0.5 mL serum; Red or SST is acceptable
Specimen Stability
7 days at 2-8° C
Testing Schedule
Daily
Reference Range
0.6 – 1.2 mmol/L (therapeutic)
Testing Department
Chemistry
Method
Ion specific electrode
CPT Code
80178
Outpatient Turnaround Time
24 hours after receipt
Inpatient STAT Turnaround Time
30 minutes after receipt
Inpatient Routine Turnaround Time
4 hours after receipt