Lithium | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

Lithium

Test Code

613

CPT Code(s)

80178

Test Code

613

CPT Code(s)

80178

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Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

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Clinical Significance

Lithium - Lithium is used to treat manic-depressive disorders and the manic phase of affective disorders, including mania. The therapeutic window is relatively small. Therapeutic drug monitoring is useful to optimize dose and avoid toxicity.

Test Resources

Topic Brief

Drug Half-Life, Steady State, and Recommended Sample Collection Time

Test Details

Patient Preparation

Collect just prior to next dose

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA) • Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) • Spectrometry • Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

0.6-1.2 mmol/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Patient Preparation

Collect just prior to next dose

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA) • Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) • Spectrometry • Spectrophotometry (SP)

Reference Range(s)

0.6-1.2 mmol/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

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

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Not established

Reject Criteria

Plasma from lithium-based anticoagulants

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL serum

Alternative Specimen(s)

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

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Not established

Reject Criteria

Plasma from lithium-based anticoagulants

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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