Indicator Explainer
Lithium
An element with atomic symbol Li, atomic number 3, and atomic weight 6.941.
This page explains what the indicator is and how results are interpreted in general terms. Reference ranges depend on the laboratory, the method, and your own situation — no single “normal value” applies to everyone. This page is health information, not a diagnosis. For symptoms, treatment, or urgent concerns, contact a healthcare professional.
When it is tested
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C95186. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-19. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Reading results
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
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References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Lithium (C95186)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C95186. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
- Overcoming the Spin Barrier of Oxygen Redox Chemistry in Lithium-Oxygen Batteries via Metal-Support Magnetic Interaction. — Angew Chem Int Ed Engl, 2026-10-10 (PMID 42856075; literature)
- Crystalline Tellurium Nanowires Enabled by Rapid Hydrolysis of Lithium-Intercalated Layered Metal Tellurides. — Small, 2026-10-09 (PMID 42852912; literature)
- Lithium anodes with solid electrolytes: general discussion. — Faraday Discuss, 2026-10-15 (PMID 42878811; literature)
- Clinical performance of ultratranslucent monolithic zirconia posterior crowns compared with lithium disilicate crowns: A pilot, randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial. — J Prosthodont, 2026-10-15 (PMID 42878052; literature)
- A Multifunctional Phosphate-Containing Acrylic Monomer Enabling LiNO3 Solvation in a Flame-Retardant Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Lithium Metal Batteries. — ACS Appl Mater Interfaces, 2026-10-19 (PMID 42891839; literature)
- Material Development of Aerogels: Application to Thermal Runaway Protection in Lithium-Ion Batteries. — Small, 2026-10-18 (PMID 42893565; literature)
- Lithium Concentrations After Initiation or Discontinuation of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Psychiatric Inpatients: A Case Series. — J Clin Psychopharmacol, 2026-10-29 (PMID 42953914; literature)
- Fluorinated Plastic Crystal Cation Enables Stable Inorganic-Rich Interphase in Lithium Metal Batteries. — Small, 2026-10-29 (PMID 42952444; literature)