Lithium Level

Synonyms

• LAB29
• LITHIUM LEVEL
• TDM

Cerner Name

Lithium, Serum

Clinical Info

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

1 mL of serum

Container

Red Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Plain, red-top tube(s) or Gold top tube(s)
Specimen: 1 mL of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Note: Specimens are commonly drawn approximately 12 hours after the last dose of lithium.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

1 day Room Temperature
7 days Refrigerated
6 months Frozen

Methodology

Colorimetric

Days Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratories

Northwell Health Laboratories

CPT

80178

PDM

5400115

Results

Result Interpretation

Forms