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Additional Codes
| Software | Test Code |
|---|---|
| Label Text | LITH |
| EPIC | LAB29 |
Performing Laboratory
NorDx Laboratories
Useful For
Monitoring therapy of patients with bipolar disorders, including recurrent episodes of mania and depression, and for evaluating toxicity
Method Name
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Reference Values
Acute mania: 0.8 – 1.2 mEq/L
Bipolar maintenance: 0.6 – 1.0 mEq/L
Major depressive disorder: 0.6 – 0.9 mEq/L
Older Adults: Consider 0.4 - 0.8 mEq/L
Toxic concentration < 65 years of age: ≥ 1.5 mEq/L
Toxic concentration ≥ 65 years of age: ≥ 1.3 mEq/L
Days and Times Test Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 Day
Available Stat
Specimen Type
Serum
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Preferred Volume
Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. Draw blood 12 hours after last dose.
2. Spin specimen, separate serum from red cells and send refrigerated.
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Serum
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours
Add On Capable
Yes
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 80178 | Drug Screen Quantitative Lithium |
Performing Laboratory Location
NorDx Laboratories
LOINC Code Information
14334-7
Acceptable Alternative Container(s)
Red Top Tube
Rejection Information
Lithium Heparin specimen (PST or GLH)