Table 1 Lithium monitoring tests or measures conducted during maintenance treatment (n = 2,976)
From: Standards of lithium monitoring in mental health trusts in the UK
Number of tests in last year | U&Es with creatinine | Thyroid function tests | Weight/BMI/ waist circumference | Serum lithium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 553 (19%) | 524 (18%) | 2155 (72%) | 273 (9%) |
1 | 795 (27%) | 976 (33%) | 416 (14%) | 668 (22%) |
2 | 592 (20%) | 693 (23%) | 155 (5%) | 572 (19%) |
3 | 466 (16%) | 453 (15%) | 90 (3%) | 561 (19%) |
4 | 313 (11%) | 208 (7%) | 62 (2%) | 503 (17%) |
5 or more | 257 (9%) | 122 (4%) | 98 (3%) | 399 (13%) |