Pseudonyms

LITH, Li+

Collection Requirements

8.5 ml serum tube

Tube Colour

Gold

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Biochemistry

Reference Interval

Therapeutic Range: 0.6-1.2mmol/L

Lithium 12hr post dose target ranges are: 0.6-0.8 mmol/L for prophylaxis & in the elderly; and up to 1.2 mmol/L for treatment of acute mania.

Availability

Daily

Fee

Medicare rebatable Item No. 66800

Test code: LITH

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