Lithium, Tissue Test (2520TI)
| Analysis Code |
2520TI |
| Test Name |
Lithium, Tissue |
| Test Includes |
Lithium [AES] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Eskalith®
Li
Libalith-S®
Lithane®
Lithobid® |
| Purpose |
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring; Not for clinical diagnostic purposes. |
| Category |
Metal/Element |
| Method(s) |
Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (AES) |
| Specimen Requirements |
10 g Tissue |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (Acid washed or Trace metal-free) |
| Special Handling |
None |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined |
| Rejection Criteria |
None |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[AES] Wednesday 7 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Sample Prep] 80103
[AES] 80178 |
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