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    What is Aluminium Test?

    An aluminium blood test measures the amount of aluminium in your body. Aluminium is a metal that can enter your body through food, certain medicines, or workplace exposure. Normally, your kidneys help remove it through urine, but if your kidneys are not working well, aluminium can build up in your body and cause health problems.

    When aluminium builds up, it can lead to conditions like bone issues (making bones weak), anaemia (a problem with red blood cells), or even brain-related problems like memory loss or confusion. People on kidney dialysis are at a higher risk of aluminium buildup in the body because their kidneys cannot remove it effectively.

    Aluminium can also come from antiperspirants or certain medications, but this is less common. Once aluminium enters the body, it binds to proteins and spreads to organs like the lungs and bones. If too much aluminium collects in the body, it can block calcium from strengthening bones and disrupt normal body processes.

    The aluminium blood test is used to check for aluminium buildup, especially in people on dialysis, people with kidney issues or other conditions that affect aluminium removal, or those with symptoms like unexplained anaemia or bone pain. In individuals with long-term exposure, urine tests may also be done.

    For individuals residing in Bangalore, getting an Aluminium test at home can be convenient with prompt sample collection and delivery of results.

    Aluminium Test Parameters

    The Aluminium antibody test measures a single parameter: the amount of Aluminium present in the blood.

    Aluminium is the most common metal on Earth. It is found in many everyday items like food, drinking water, pots, cans, food wraps, deodorants, medicines (like antacids), and parenteral fluids. It is also an additive in frequently used items like processed food and baby formula. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), aluminium intake of up to 1 mg/kg body weight daily is considered acceptable.

    You can be exposed to aluminium through food, the environment, or even at work. Breathing in aluminium dust is another way it can enter the body. On average, about 10 milligrams of aluminium gets into the body daily.

    People with certain conditions, like coeliac disease or sickle cell anaemia, or those with joint replacements, may have higher aluminium levels.

    High aluminium levels have been seen in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease, autism, and epilepsy. Aluminium may harm brain cells, cause inflammation, and damage nerves. 1,2

    Aluminium Test Preparation

    To prepare for an aluminium test at home, you can follow the simple guidelines outlined below:

    • Prerequisites : The Aluminium test does not require fasting or any other specific preparations beforehand.

    • Best Time to Get Tested : The test can be conveniently scheduled at any time of the day.

    • Who Should Get an Aluminium Test? : The Aluminium test is particularly important for individuals undergoing dialysis or those exposed to aluminium in their workplace, especially if they have symptoms such as persistent memory issues, frequent depression, unsteady hands, or other unusual health concerns.

    • Cautions Before Taking an Aluminium Test : There are no particular precautions or restrictions that need to be observed before undergoing the Aluminium test.

    Why Take the Aluminium Test?

    This test helps detect health problems linked to aluminium exposure and is recommended for:

    • Dialysis Patients : Aluminium buildup in dialysis patients can lead to problems like seizures, speech difficulties, or changes in personality.

    • Factory Workers : People working with aluminium may experience memory loss, depression, or shaky hands due to long-term exposure.

    • People With Bone Issues : High levels of aluminium can weaken bones, causing softening (osteomalacia), fractures, or ongoing pain.

    • People With Anaemia : If anaemia doesn’t improve with iron supplements, aluminium may be a cause.

    • People With Nerve Problems : Confusion, trouble with coordination, or even seeing or hearing things that are not there could be linked to aluminium poisoning.

    • Newborns on TPN : Babies getting total parenteral nutrition (TPN) may develop high aluminium levels, which need to be monitored. 3

    • People With Implants : Testing can detect aluminium buildup caused due to the wear and tear of metallic implants.

    This test helps find problems early, allowing for better treatment and care to prevent serious health issues that may occur later.

    FAQs on Aluminium Test in Bangalore

    The Aluminium test in Bangalore costs ₹2835. This includes quick home sample collection within 60 minutes and results delivered within 133 hours after collection.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs provides home sample collection for Aluminium tests. A trained eMedic professional will visit your home within 60 minutes of booking to collect your sample.

    The Aluminium test is used to detect aluminium buildup in the body. It helps identify aluminium toxicity symptoms like bone weakness, unexplained anaemia, and neurological issues, and monitors dialysis patients or newborns on TPN.

    No, fasting is not required for the Aluminium test.

    To book an Aluminium test with Orange Health Labs, follow these steps:

    • Search for the Test : Look for the "Aluminium test" and select Orange Health Labs from the options.

    • Confirm Your Booking : Fill in your details, choose your location, and pick a convenient time.

    • Sample Collection : A trained eMedic will collect your sample from your preferred location.

    • Get Results : The sample will be tested at a NABL-accredited, ICMR-approved laboratory, and results will be sent to you via email or WhatsApp within 133 hours after sample collection.

    Normal aluminium levels in the blood are typically below 10 µg/L. Levels between 10-50 µg/L may occur in dialysis patients, while levels above 60 µg/L suggest increased absorption or toxicity.

    The results of the Aluminium test are generally available within 133 hours after the blood sample is collected.

    The testing frequency for the Aluminium test depends on your specific medical condition and your doctor’s advice.

    The Aluminium test measures only one parameter: serum aluminium levels in the blood that detect abnormal aluminium accumulation, assess toxicity, and monitor conditions like kidney issues, bone health, neurological symptoms, or exposure-related risks.

    The Aluminium test is offered in various localities across Bangalore, including but not limited to Adugodi, Banashankari, Bannerghatta, Basavanagudi, Bellandur, BTM Layout, Chamrajpet, Cottonpet, CV Raman Nagar, Frazer Town, Giri Nagar, Hebbal, Domlur, Electronic City, Hennur, Hosur, HSR Layout, Jakkur, Jalahalli, Jaya Nagar, Kadugodi, Kammanahalli, Kengeri, Koramangala, Mahalakshmi Layout, Madiwala, Magadi Road, Malleshwaram, Marathahalli, Mathikere, Mysore Road, Nagarbhavi, Nandhini Layout, Old Airport Road, Peenya, RT Nagar, Rajaji Nagar, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Sadashivnagar, Sahakara Nagar, Sanjay Nagar, Sarjapur, Seshadripuram, Shanthi Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Sri Nagar, Tyagarajnagar, Uttarahalli, Vasanth Nagar, Vidyaranyapura, Vijaya Nagar, Whitefield, Yelahanka, Yeshwantpur.

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    References

    1. Determination of aluminum concentrations in biological specimens: application in the clinical laboratory. Advances in Laboratory Medicine / Avances en Medicina de Laboratorio.  Available from:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10197291/
    2. Aluminum Blood Level - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. 3. RCPA - Aluminium.  Available from:  https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/aluminum-blood-level