Serum lithium (Li)

Lithium has a regulating effect on the central nervous system. The proper concentration of lithium can calm the mood. For example, lithium carbonate has a good effect in treating manic depression. Determination of lithium concentration has a good significance for the evaluation and monitoring of mental depression. Basic Information Specialist classification: neurological examination classification: biochemical examination Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: fasting Analysis results: Below normal: normal. Normal value: Serum lithium (Li): 0.50-1.40mmol / L Above normal: Elevation is seen in lithium poisoning. negative: Normally, spectrophotometry (AAS), flame photometry (FPD): negative. Positive: Tips: Before the examination, the diet is light and alcohol is prohibited. Check the best fasting on the morning of the day. Normal value Normal: Spectrophotometry (AAS), Flame Photometry (FPD): Negative. The therapeutic concentration is 0.50~1.40mmol/L. Clinical significance Elevation is seen in lithium poisoning. Negative results may be diseases: manic depression considerations 1. Poisoning concentration (whole blood): 2mmol/L (>2mEq/L). 2. Lithium preparation is a medicine for treating and preventing periodic psychosis. Its side effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, thirst, polyuria, and hand tremor. Inspection process Immediately after venous blood collection, the detection method was determined by the principle of atomic absorption spectroscopy. Not suitable for the crowd no. Adverse reactions and risks no.

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