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Test Code LI Lithium, Serum

Methodology

Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)

Useful for detecting toxicity and determining a therapeutic level.

Specimen Requirements

Please use preferred tube types whenever possible.

Preferred Container/Tube Type: Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Alternate: Plain Red Tube

Transport refrigerated.

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Reference Values

0.5-1.2 mEq/L

 

Call Back Values Results
Critical Value  ≥1.5 mEq/L

Test Classification and CPT Coding

80178

Performing Laboratory

Beebe Healthcare Laboratory

Performing Location

Margaret H. Rollins Laboratory

South Coastal Campus Laboratory

Specimen Tube Color

  Tube Cap Color Tube Name
Primary  Serum Separator Tubes (SST)
Alternate    Plain Red, no additive