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September 5, 2025Neuropsychobiology

Rethinking Lithium Monitoring: Insights from a Comparative Analysis of Saliva, Plasma, and Erythrocytes

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DVDarko VlahovićVBVivian Andrea BadžimILIvan Ljoka

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Overview

Comparative analysis assesses lithium levels in saliva, plasma, and erythrocytes, suggesting erythrocytes as superior for therapeutic monitoring.

Key Points

  • Erythrocyte lithium serves as a reliable predictor of plasma levels in patients with bipolar disorder.
  • Regression analysis indicated a strong correlation, with the best model fit found at 3:00 PM (r² = 0.665, p < 0.01).
  • Salivary lithium showed variability, yet it remains important for non-invasive monitoring in specific settings.
  • This study highlights the advantages of using erythrocyte measures for lithium management, particularly in complex cases.

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Vlahović et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3ef02b87ece8dc9575d6https://doi.org/10.1159/000548149
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