What does this LOINC code represent?

This LOINC code identifies a lab observation, measurement, question, or clinical concept in a standardized format.

Is this enough to understand my test result?

No. The code identifies the test or observation, but the interpretation depends on the actual result, reference range, and clinical context.

LOINCActiveBoth

LOINC Code 74806-1: Lithium trough [Moles/Vol]

Name: LOINC Code 74806-1: Lithium trough [Moles/Vol]
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-25T17:13:11.347Z

74806-1 is a LOINC code used to identify Lithium trough [Moles/Vol] in laboratory and clinical observation data. You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges. LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Lithium^trough. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 25 May 2026

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Lithium^trough. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Ser/Plas.

When is it used?

Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
Status: ACTIVE
Order vs observation: Both

What it does not mean

The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

Lithium [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --trough
Lithium^trough
Lithium is measured for compliance and toxicity. The standard draw time for lithium is at least 10 - 12 hours after the previous dose (i.e., in morning before subsequent dose) to allow for absorption and distribution to occur. This is called the trough.
Chemistry; Eskalith; Level; Li; Lithane; Pl; Plasma; Plsm; Point in time; Pre; Predose; Pre-dose; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SerP; SerPl; SerPlas; Serum; Serum or plasma; SR; Substance concentration

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

Related SNOMED CT concepts

705114005SNOMED CT mapping for Lithium trough [Moles/Vol] (74806-1)

Related observations and tests

SNOMED_CT 705114005high

LOINC Code System

Source: LOINC-SNOMED cooperation package

Common synonyms

Lithium trough [Moles/Vol]Lithium [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma --troughLithium Trough SerPl-sCncLithium^troughCHEMLithium trough, BloodSCnc

Frequently asked questions

Code details

Code74806-1

SystemLOINC

Display nameLithium trough [Moles/Vol]

DescriptionLithium^trough

Short nameLithium Trough SerPl-sCnc

ComponentLithium^trough

PropertySCnc

TimingPt

System (specimen)Ser/Plas

ScaleQn

ClassCHEM

Example unitsmmol/L

StatusACTIVE

Order/ObservationBoth

Flags

BillableNo

Valid clinical useNo

Source

SourceLOINC

Version2.82

Releasemain

First released2.48

Last changed2.77

Consumer names

Lithium trough, Blood

Part names

Lithium^troughSCncPtSer/PlasQnSubstance ConcentrationPoint in time (spot)Serum or Plasma

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