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Overview
Lithium Test Overview: A lithium blood test measures the concentration of lithium in the blood. Lithium is a medication commonly used to treat bipolar disorder and other mood disorders, and it has a narrow therapeutic range. This ...
Risk assessment
Risk Assessment:
- Lithium Toxicity Risk: Lithium has a narrow therapeutic window, meaning the difference between a therapeutic and toxic level is small.
- Factors Affecting Lithium Level...
Ranges
Normal Range:
- Therapeutic Range: 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L (milliequivalents per liter)
- Levels below 0.6 mEq/L may be ineffective for managing symptoms.
- Levels above 1.2 mEq/L may indicate po...
Test result interpretation
Interpretation:
- Low Levels: May indicate insufficient dosage or non-compliance with medication.
- Therapeutic Range (0.6–1.2 mEq/L): Desired levels for effective treatmen...
Sample types
Sample Type:
- Blood Sample: A venous blood sample is typically collected for the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if you have low lithium levels?
How does Lithium make you feel?
Is Lithium a fasting blood test?
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What does Lithium do to a normal person?
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Lithium
Monitoring Therapeutic Levels for Precise Mental Health Management
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Sample Type:
blood
Fasting Required:
No
Description
The Lithium test measures the Lithium levels in the blood to identify the therapeutic level while taking lithium medication for the first time. The lithium levels are monitored also to ensure they remain in the therapeutic range. The test helps to determine lithium toxicity occasionally as well.
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