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In short Lithium level price What the lithium level checks What is included Why people get it How Pymander fits Common questions SourcesA lithium level costs about $6.61 using the Medicare national rate as a cash benchmark.
A lab may add a blood draw fee. Insurance is not billed. This is an outside benchmark, not a Pymander price. Benchmark as of 2026 Q4.
Lithium level price
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Benchmark price | $6.61 |
| Basis | CMS Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule 2026 Q4 |
| Billing code | CPT 80178 |
| Sample | Blood |
| Fasting | Not needed |
| Results | 1–2 days |
$6.61 is Medicare’s national limit for this test, the public benchmark for a cash lab price. It is not a quote from a specific lab and it is not a Pymander price. A lab may add a blood draw fee. Ask for the total price in writing before you book. Source data: CMS Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule 2026 Q4.
Of the 9 Medication monitoring lab tests and panels in our catalog, Lithium level costs less than 5 of the others. The middle price for that group is $13.28.
What the lithium level checks
A blood test that measures lithium. Lithium works in a narrow range, so levels are checked to keep it safe and effective.
What it checks
The amount of lithium in the blood.
How it works
Blood is usually drawn about 12 hours after the last dose, before the next one.
Good to know
Too much lithium can be dangerous. Vomiting, diarrhea, shakiness, unsteady walking, or confusion need same-day care, and severe confusion or a seizure means call 911. Dehydration and some pain relievers (NSAIDs) can raise levels.
The plain-language description on this page was written from public medical sources and has not been reviewed by a clinician. Use it to get oriented, then check with your own clinician or pharmacist.
What is included
- Lithium
Why people get it
People look this up for lithium, bipolar disorder, medication level.
How Pymander fits
Pymander is an AI-native, cash-pay healthcare system. This catalog shows an outside benchmark price so you know what to expect before you pay. You can text our free AI doctor to talk through your symptoms and whether this lab test makes sense, and bring the care note to a licensed clinician. A clinician decides what is ordered.
Common questions
How much does a lithium level cost without insurance?
About $6.61 using Medicare’s national limit for this test, the public benchmark for a cash lab price (2026 Q4). A lab may add a blood draw fee. The real price depends on where you go.
Why is this a Medicare price?
Medicare publishes national rates for every billing code. They are a public, checkable benchmark, so we use them instead of guessing. Cash prices at a given lab, center or clinic can be higher or lower.
Do I need an order for this lab test?
Most labs need an order from a licensed clinician. If you are having an emergency, call 911.
Is this Pymander’s price?
No. It is a public outside benchmark that Pymander does not set. Ask for the exact price before you book.