AN OVERVIEW
About Aluminium Serum Test
Why is the Aluminium Serum test done?
Aluminium toxicity occurs when a person ends up ingesting or breathing in high levels of aluminium in the body. Exposure to small amounts of aluminium is not that harmful but excess amounts could be fatal for people. The fact that aluminium is one of the most used and common metals on Earth makes the problem worse. Aluminium serum test is done if any of these symptoms are seen:
Mental confusion
Weakness in the muscles
Fractures, deformities, or severe pain in the bones
Repeated seizures
Slurred speech
The slow growth rate in children
If any of these symptoms are seen, the test should be done immediately to rectify this problem.
What does the Aluminium Serum test measure?
Aluminium is one of the most commonly used metals in the world. Aluminium is used in several daily products such as cans, foils, several kitchen utensils, window frames, airplane parts, etc. The causes of aluminium toxicity could be following:
Drinking or ingesting substances with high levels of aluminium
Breathing aluminium dust in a workplace
Living near an aluminium processing or mining field
Living near hazardous waste sites or dumping ground
Living in areas with a high concentration of aluminium
Exposure to small amounts of Aluminium is obviously to be avoided, but it is not very harmful. Problems start to arise when there is an accumulation of aluminium inside the body. In such a case, the person suffers from aluminium toxicity. We already saw what the repercussions of aluminium toxicity are especially in young children. The aluminium serum test measures the level of aluminium inside the body and gives a clear indication as to whether treatment is needed.
Risk/Side-effects of Aluminium Serum test
Generally, there is very little risk of any major symptoms inside the body. The person might feel slight pain (or some bruising) in the area where the needle has been pierced to take the blood. But those tend to disappear pretty quickly and not cause any major problems to the patient. In very rare cases, the patient might develop blood collection under the skin or infection at the site where the needle was pierced. But that is a very rare occurrence and nothing major to worry about.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQs
Are there any preparations needed for this test?
There are no major preparations needed for the test.
How is the sample taken?
The blood is taken from the arm. The area is cleaned with rubbing alcohol, and the technician takes blood precisely.
Are there any risks to the test?
There are minor risks that do not happen under general circumstances. The technicians just need to be a little careful.
How does the body get rid of Aluminium?
When medicine given by the doctor is ingested, the aluminium is flushed out through the urine and faeces.
THINGS TO KNOW AFTER GETTING TESTED
Interpreting the Aluminium Serum test results
There is a normal range that has been developed by scientists regarding the amount of aluminium inside the body. The level of aluminium should not exceed 0.1 mg/L. If there is any abnormality in this range, the person could be suffering from Aluminium toxicity. The increased levels could be aggravated by the following conditions:
Diminished kidney function
Haemodialysis
Drinking or ingesting stuff that is high in aluminium
Working or living in areas where the aluminium concentration is high
Receiving long-term IV treatment or nutrition
Living is wasteland areas where aluminium is dumped
The complications that could arise from aluminium toxicity include:
Problems in the lungs (difficulty in breathing)
Problems with voluntary or involuntary actions (nervous system failure)
Bone diseases (fractures or deformities)
Disorders in the brain or diseases related to the brain
Anaemia (lower count of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood)
Problems with iron absorption in the body
Book Aluminium Serum Test in Chandigarh
We all know about Aluminum, right? It is one of the most common metals on Earth which is generally found in the form of oxides. Generally, aluminium is used in paints, solvents, and prosthetics. The Aluminium test in Chandigarh or any other city is majorly done to detect traces of aluminium toxicity inside the body. The major signs of aluminium toxicity could be deformities in the bones, repeated seizures, problems with speech or even delayed growth in adolescents. If any of these signs are seen, the doctor recommends the aluminium serum test.
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