• Li

Draw blood 12 hours after last Lithium administration.

NOTE: If doctor has different instruction, follow doctor's order as to when sample collection must be done.

Lithium is used to treat and prevent episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited mood) in people with bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). Lithium measurements are used to monitor patient compliance and therapy and to diagnose potential overdose.

1-3 mL

Serum

Red tube

(DO NOT USE GOLD TUBE or any other type of tube with gel separator)

Trough: 1.00~1.20 mmol/L

Note: Values greater than 1.50 mmol/L 12 hours post dose indicate a significant risk of toxicity.

(RESULT AFTER 5 DAYS)