Lithium
| About This Test |
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Department: Biochemistry Requirement:
Add-on requests are accepted
Turnaround Time: Within 24 hours |
Background:
Monitoring lithium therapy in patients commencing lithium, dose changes or investigation of toxicity/non-adherence.
Samples should be taken 12 hours post-evening dose unless toxicity is suspected.
In cases of suspected overdose, immediate measurement is advised
Reference ranges:
| Age range | Reference ranges (mmol/L) | |
|---|---|---|
| All ages/sexes | 0.4 - 1.0 | |
Derived from Pathology Harmony 2011
Results outside the reference range do not necessarily indicate disease. Similarly, results within the reference range do not preclude abnormality. Please contact the Duty Biochemist for discussion of individual patient results
Other Comments:
For more information, please see the following: Lithium - Lab Tests Online