Lithium in Modasa
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What factors can affect the test results?
Dehydration and certain medicines like antibiotics, phenytoin, and arthritis drugs can affect the test results.
Why should you book the Lithium test with Sterling Accuris?
Sterling Diagnostics has highly specialized pathologists and uses the best facilities to provide accurate and reliable results. Book a Lithium test in Modasa with us for timely results. We also offer safe home collections for your convenience.
Can high lithium levels affect organs?
Yes, lithium toxicity can affect the kidneys, thyroid, and parathyroid glands.
What are the other measures that can help monitor the dose of lithium apart from the lithium test?
A regular record or diary of lithium levels can be maintained to adjust the dose of lithium.
What are the other tests recommended to diagnose lithium toxicity?
Urinalysis, Blood urea Nitrogen (BUN), Complete Blood picture (CBC), ECG, and Serum creatinine can detect lithium toxicity.
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For us, precision care, safe sample collection, timely delivery of reports, and precise reporting of patient results while adhering to health and safety precautions are the cornerstone of our success.
Do you provide home visit/collection service?
Yes. We do provide home collection services at your doorstep.
Please go ahead and book your visit today from our top menu options in this website / chat or do call us on 812 813 0000.
How long does it take to receive test results?
Though most tests are completed and reported within about 24 hours of receiving the sample for testing, certain tests take several days to weeks.
Your soft copy will be sent on registered email id and Whatsapp. Also, you will receive SMS with link to download your report. Also, your report is available on our website / app.
To know the status of the report, you can call our customer care team on 812 813 0000.
Is there any preparation or precautions for patient before tests or body checkup?
Fasting maybe required in case of a few tests to ensure accurate results.
In general, it is also advisable to abstain from alcohol and heavy diet at least for 24 hours before any health test. You can see the requirement for each test on the product page on our website / app.
Lithium Test in Modasa
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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the Lithium test in Modasa levels to estimate lithium levels in the blood.
Overview of the test
Lithium is used as a medicinal agent to treat psychiatric illnesses like bipolar disorder, mania, mood disorders, etc. But as lithium has a limited range of therapeutic activity, it is essential to check its concentration in the blood to avoid undue effects.
Get a Lithium Test near you to help detect problems before they become serious. You can head to Sterling Accuris Diagnostics for accurate and reliable results for a Lithium Test in Modasa.
Why and When is the Lithium Test done?
The Lithium test is done to
- Treat psychiatric illnesses like bipolar disorders, mania, and other mood disorders.
- To find the correct dose of lithium treatment.
- After a change in the dosage
- Diagnose Lithium toxicity
- If you experience symptoms like nausea, vomiting, tremors, or diarrhoea.
The signs and symptoms of lithium deficiency and toxicity that warrant a lithium test are as follows:
Lithium deficiency:
- Depression
- Disturbing thoughts
- Trouble sleeping
- Difficulty in concentrating
- Suicidal thoughts
- Loss of interest
Lithium toxicity:
- Mild: Nausea, vomiting, lethargy, tremor, and fatigue.
- Moderate: Agitation, confusion, delirium and rapid heartbeat.
Lithium Test: Main Highlights
- Instructions: Fasting is not required.
- Recommended age group: Above 18 years
- Sample type for test: Blood sample in plain (Serum) tube or
How to interpret the Lithium Test Reports?
The normal lithium levels are listed as under.
Parameter | Reference Range | Unit |
Lithium | Therapeutic: 0.6–1.2 Potentially Toxic: >1.5 Severely Toxic:>2.5 | mmol/L |
If lithium levels are more deficient than average, then it indicates that the treatment is not effective. On the other hand, higher-than-normal lithium levels need treatment for lithium toxicity.
Causes to order a lithium test:
- Chronic stress
- Social isolation
- Abuse/domestic violence
- Failure in exams
- Losing a dear one
- Physical causes: head injury or any neurological disease like epilepsy
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