Clinical biochemistryHumansBipolar DisorderAgedMiddle Aged80 and over
Analytical Imprecision and Therapeutic Intervals for Lithium - Are There Implications for Old Age Patients with Bipolar Disorder?
Janet Zhou, Demitra Tsoukalas, Nethra Chittiprol, Peter Kavsak, Felix Leung, Jennifer Taher, Zahraa Ali-Mohammed, Saranya Arnoldo, Heather Tysick, Lei Fu, Sara A Love, Rajeevan Selvaratnam
Published: 202610.1016/j.clinbiochem.2025.111057
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Monitoring blood levels of lithium is important for maintaining therapeutic efficacy. Age-dependent therapeutic intervals have been recommended by the International Society for Bipolar Disorder (ISBD) task force, 0.4-0.8 mmol/L and 0.4-0.…
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