Li+ in urine

Indications

• evaluation of lithium toxicity

Methods

• flame emission spectroscopy (FES)
• atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS)
• ion-specific electrode (ISE)

Interferences

• Na+, K+ & Ca+2 may interfere with flame emission method & require background correction

More general terms

• lithium measurement
• urine toxicology

More specific terms

• Li+ in 24 hour urine

Additional terms

• Li+
• lithium carbonate (Eskalith, Lithane, Lithobid, Lithonate)
• pharmaceutical lithium

Component of

• Li+/creatinine in urine