Lithium [Pathology]

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Drug profile

 

Clinical indications:

• Used in the treatment of manic depressive psychosis and for prophylaxis in bipolar disorder. 
• Serum measurements are made mainly to ensure compliance and avoid toxicity. 

 

Profile:

• Urea and Electrolytes co-requested in all cases.

 

Specimen type: 

• Blood

 

Sample type: 

• Serum 
• Plasma

 

Turnaround time: 

• Inpatient: 6 hours
• Outpatient: 24 hours 
• GP: 24 hours