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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Lithium
Monitors lithium levels for bipolar disorder treatment. Critical to maintain therapeutic range and avoid toxicity.
CPT code
80178
Turnaround time
24–72 hours
Fasting required
No fasting needed
Collection container
Red Top (No Additive)
About this test
Monitors lithium levels for bipolar disorder treatment. Critical to maintain therapeutic range and avoid toxicity.
Specimen requirements
Collection container
Red Top (No Additive)
red top
How to prepare
- 1
Bring a valid photo ID to your appointment
- 2
Plan for a 15–30 minute visit