Description
The biological effects of lithium in the human body are primarily associated with the central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, and the thyroid gland. In the CNS, lithium can promote the release of magnesium from cellular depots, thereby slowing down the conduction of the nerve impulse, which generally manifests as a decrease in excitability at the level of the nervous system. Lithium appears capable of exerting an inhibitory effect on the thyroid gland, inhibiting the release of hypothalamic releasing hormones and thyrotropin. Affecting carbohydrate metabolism, lithium enhances insulin secretion, leading to the activation of glucose utilization and glycogen synthesis.
Lithium salts in the form of medications are used in the treatment of mental, oncological, and some other diseases. The test is used for monitoring therapy with lithium preparations and diagnosing poisoning with this chemical element.
Period of execution
Within 6 days. The specified time does not include the day of biomaterial collection
Biomaterial type