Toxicology / Therapeutic
Also known as: Lithium, Lithium Test
Seek urgent medical care if you experience symptoms like severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, muscle weakness, confusion, slurred speech, or seizures. These could be signs of lithium toxicity.
This test checks how much lithium is in your blood. Lithium is a medicine that helps with some mood problems.
Your doctor orders this test to check the amount of lithium in your blood. This helps make sure the medicine is working well. It also helps keep the lithium level safe. We want to avoid levels that are too low or too high.
Lithium levels need to be within a specific range for treatment to be effective and safe. Reference ranges can vary slightly between different laboratories and depend on the reason for testing.
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Educational purposes only — This information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always discuss your lab results with your healthcare provider.