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What is Lithium level blood test?

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The blood test measures the amount of lithium in blood serum. From this test the correct dosage of medication can be determined.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Lithium toxicity 2 0
Bipolar disorder 1 0
Blood clots in legs 1 0
Increase effect of another treatment 1 0
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) 1 1
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 1
Mild 0
None 1

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Lithium level blood test

Side effect Patients Percentage
Anxious mood 1
Avoidance issues 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 0
Usually 1
Sometimes 1
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 0
A little hard to take 1
Not at all hard to take 0
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 1
Not specified 1
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There are no evaluations for Lithium level blood test.