Lithium, Urine Test (2520U)
| Analysis Code |
2520U |
| Test Name |
Lithium, Urine |
| Test Includes |
Lithium [ICP/OES] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Eskalith®
Li
Libalith-S®
Lithane®
Lithobid® |
| Purpose |
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring |
| Category |
Metal/Element |
| Method(s) |
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP/OES) |
| Specimen Requirements |
6 mL Urine |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (Acid washed or Trace metal-free) |
| Special Handling |
Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 14 day(s)
Refrigerated: 14 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 14 day(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
None |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[ICP/OES] Monday Thursday 1 day |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[ICP/OES] 80178 |
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