The light metal, lithium, was discovered in mineral compounds, by August Arfvedson in 1817 and electrolyticly purified by Sir Humphrey Davy (also, independently by Brandé) in 1818. Lithium alters the intraneuronal metabolism of catecholamines by an unknown mechanism. It is used to suppress the manic phase of manic depressive psychosis. Toxicity from Lithium salts leads to ataxia, slurred speech and confusion.
 

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Reference range

** Reference range is tissue dependent.

Method of Analysis:  High Resolution ICP/MS

Test available:  Monday - Friday 0800 - 1600 h
Turnaround Time:  Average 5-10 days
Maximum 10 days

March 27, 2008