📌 What is the Aluminium Test?
A blood or urine test that measures aluminium levels in the body. Aluminium is a metal found in the environment, food, and some medications. High levels can be toxic, especially in people with kidney disease.
📊 Normal Ranges
✔ Blood Aluminium: < 10 µg/L (varies by lab)
✔ Urine Aluminium: < 15 µg/L (for non-exposed individuals)
🚨 High Aluminium Levels May Indicate:
🔺 Kidney disease or dialysis-related aluminium toxicity
🔺 Excessive exposure (e.g., contaminated water, antacids, industrial exposure)
🔺 Bone disease (osteomalacia) linked to aluminium accumulation
🔺 Neurological conditions associated with toxicity
🎯 Purpose of the Test
✅ Detects aluminium toxicity, especially in dialysis patients
✅ Monitors occupational exposure in industrial workers
✅ Assesses bone and neurological disorders linked to aluminium accumulation
✅ Helps evaluate aluminium overload from medications or contaminated sources
💡 Key Facts
🔹 People with kidney disease are at higher risk of aluminium buildup
🔹 Aluminium toxicity can cause bone pain, confusion, and anemia
🔹 Chelation therapy may be used to reduce high aluminium levels
🔹 Regular monitoring is crucial for dialysis patients to prevent toxicity