Lithium Reagent kit

Reagent for the quantitative determination of Lithium concentrations in human serum and plasma for use on the Beckman Coulter AU® Chemistry Analyzers. Lithium is widely used in the treatment of manic depressive psychosis. Administered as Lithium Carbonate, it is completely absorbed by the gastro-intestinal tract, peak serum levels occur 2 to 4 hours after an oral dose. The half life in serum is 48 to 72 hours and it is cleared through the kidneys (excretion parallels that of sodium). Reduced renal function can prolong clearance time.