Pseudonyms
LITH, Li+
Collection Requirements
8.5 ml serum tube
Tube Colour
Gold
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
BiochemistryReference 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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