Biochemistry
| Full details for "Lithium ". | |
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Name |
Lithium |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Serum |
Sample type |
The sample should be separated from cells if storage for more than 4 hours is anticipated Serum sample ONLY |
Sample container & volume |
5ml - Red Tube |
Frequency of analysis |
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Turnaround time |
1 day |
Availability |
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Notes |
When to take a lithium level : Serum lithium concentrations should be taken; One week (5 to 7 days) after starting treatment or dose change, then at weekly intervals until the required level is reached. Every week until dosage has remained constant for 4 weeks. Every three months for patients once stablised.
Ideal Sampling Time : 12 hours after the last dose of lithium (just before the next dose in a twice daily dosing regimen).
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Reference range |
Lithium Therapeutic Ranges : Prophylaxis of Mania 0.6mmol/L to 0.8 mmol/L Acute Mania 0.8 mmol/L to 1.0 mmol/L Augmentation therapy in depression 0.4 mmol/L to 0.6 mmol/L (contact prescribing physician for advice). |
Last updated |
Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:00:03 GMT |