Synonyms

Li; Eskalith®; Lithobid®

Expected Turnaround Time

1 day

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Related Information

In-house validated method

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Urine (random)

Volume

10 mL

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Container

Metal-free plastic urine container or metal-free transport tube

Storage Instructions

Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.

Test Details

Use

Therapeutic drug management

Methodology

Spectrophotometry (SPEC)

Reference Interval

Expected range during chronic lithium therapy: 10 - 40 mEq/L