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Pioneer Diagnostic Lab Tests

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Lithium - Trough

Test Code:

PDL0560

Division:

Toxicology

CPT Code:

80178

Sample Type:

Serum

Sample Requirements:

Red top tube, draw before next dose

Purpose:

Used to monitor lithium levels for bipolar disorder treatment.

High Levels:

Toxicity: nausea, tremors, confusion.

Low Levels:

May be ineffective in mood stabilization.

Reference Range:

0.6–1.2 mmol/L

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