Lithium levels again

[ElizabethJane]

I'm to have my lithium blood levels checked next week. I usually run at 0.75ml lithium in my bloods. I was wondering why the bloods are taken in the morning? Shouldn't the levels be consistent throughout the day? This means that I will have to have my meds at 8.30pm two hours before I normally take them. I have done this before as a 'one off' but am I doing myself damage having my meds two hours too early just to fit in the blood test? Any input will be gratefully received. EJ.

[ElizabethJane]

Anyone?

[Mountainclimber]

HI YA, Do you aways have bloods done in the morning?

---------- Post added at 11:44 ---------- Previous post was at 11:38 ----------

This could be to check your sodium levels in your blood, prior to eating. Dont worry about it. your be fine.:)

[ElizabethJane]

I thought the blood were taken exactly twelve hours after the last dose to get the highest concentration of lithium in the blood. I don'r think sodium levels are checked. Usually it is lithium, thyroid and electrolytes. EJ