LITHIUM

A lithium test is used to evaluate the concentration of lithium in the blood. Knowing how much lithium is in the blood is important for diagnosing lithium poisoning and monitoring the health of people who take lithium as a medical treatment for bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions.

Diagnosis is the process of finding the cause of symptoms. A lithium test can confirm if a person has lithium poisoning, also known as lithium toxicity. The test can also determine the severity of lithium poisoning.

Monitoring is tracking health changes over time and in response to treatment. In patients receiving treatment with lithium, doctors check lithium levels to establish a proper dose of the drug.