Lithium, Serum LabCorp

Electrolyte imbalances: This test helps monitor lithium levels, which can affect your body's electrolytes, helping to identify potential imbalances.
Kidney function changes: Monitoring lithium levels is important because lithium can affect kidney function, and this test helps assess potential changes.
Thyroid function changes: Lithium can impact thyroid function, so measuring its levels helps identify potential changes related to your thyroid.

$12.00

LabCorp #: 007708, CPT: 80178

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

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This test measures the amount of lithium in your blood. It is used to monitor the level of lithium medication in your body, ensuring it is within the therapeutic range. This helps your doctor adjust your dosage to be effective while minimizing side effects.

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Why To Buy	This blood test measures the amount of lithium in your blood, which is crucial for monitoring its therapeutic levels and potential side effects. It helps ensure you are taking the right dose and can identify potential issues related to lithium's effects on your body. Monitoring lithium levels helps manage symptoms potentially linked to imbalances or side effects. Finding the cause(s) of: Electrolyte imbalances: This test helps monitor lithium levels, which can affect your body's electrolytes, helping to identify potential imbalances. Kidney function changes: Monitoring lithium levels is important because lithium can affect kidney function, and this test helps assess potential changes. Thyroid function changes: Lithium can impact thyroid function, so measuring its levels helps identify potential changes related to your thyroid.
Symptoms	Electrolyte imbalances, Kidney function changes, Thyroid function changes