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    What is Aluminium Test?

    The Aluminium Blood test evaluates the level of aluminium in your bloodstream. Aluminium can enter the body through food, medications, or environmental exposure. Under normal conditions, kidneys expel aluminium through urine, but impaired kidney function can result in harmful aluminium accumulation.

    Excessive aluminium can cause health issues such as weakened bones, anaemia (a condition impacting red blood cells), and neurological symptoms like memory loss or disorientation. Dialysis patients are particularly vulnerable as their kidneys cannot efficiently filter out aluminium.

    Aluminium may also enter the system through products like antiperspirants or certain medications. After absorption, it binds to proteins and spreads to various organs, including bones and lungs, affecting calcium absorption and interfering with body functions.

    The Aluminium Blood test is useful for detecting aluminium toxicity, especially in patients with kidney disease, dialysis patients, or individuals showing signs like bone pain or unexplained anaemia. Urine testing may accompany the blood test for patients exposed to aluminium over an extended period.

    In Noida, booking an Aluminium Blood test at home is convenient with at-home sample collection services and quick result delivery.

    Aluminium Test Parameters

    The Aluminium Blood Test evaluates one parameter: the level of aluminium in your blood.

    Aluminium is the most abundant metal on the planet and can be found in numerous everyday items like food, drinking water, cookware, cans, aluminium foil, deodorants, and medications such as antacids and intravenous fluids. It is also a common additive in processed foods and infant formulas. The World Health Organization (WHO) has established that up to 1 mg of aluminium per kilogram of body weight daily is a safe level of intake.

    Aluminium exposure is inevitable due to its presence in the food chain, the environment, and workplace conditions. Inhalation of aluminium particles is another route of exposure. On average, a person absorbs about 10 milligrams of aluminium daily from various sources.

    Some medical conditions may predispose individuals to higher aluminium levels. Those with coeliac disease, sickle cell anaemia, or metallic joint implants are more likely to show elevated levels of aluminium in their bodies.

    Excess aluminium has also been detected in the brains of individuals with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, autism, and epilepsy. Aluminium accumulation can harm brain cells, trigger inflammation, and damage nerve tissue, contributing to serious neurological issues. 1,2

    Aluminium Test Preparation

    Here’s how you can get ready for an Aluminium test:

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

    • Best Time to Get Tested : You can schedule the Aluminium test at any time during the day.

    • Who Should Get an Aluminium Test? : This test is ideal for individuals undergoing dialysis or exposed to aluminium regularly at work. It is particularly helpful for those showing symptoms like consistent memory lapses, depression, trembling hands, or other unexplained health problems.

    • Cautions Before Taking an Aluminium Test : No specific guidelines or restrictions are necessary prior to taking the Aluminium test.

    Why Take the Aluminium Test?

    The Aluminium Test plays a vital role in identifying health problems caused by aluminium exposure. It is especially helpful for:

    • Dialysis Patients: Excess aluminium in dialysis patients can lead to severe symptoms like seizures, difficulty speaking, and changes in behaviour or personality.

    • Industrial Workers: Employees working with aluminium may suffer from chronic exposure, leading to depression, memory problems, or unsteady hands.

    • Individuals With Bone Conditions: Elevated aluminium levels can weaken bones, causing fractures, persistent pain, or softening (osteomalacia).

    • Anaemia Patients: If anaemia does not respond to iron supplements, aluminium toxicity could be the underlying cause.

    • Those With Neurological Symptoms: Signs like confusion, trouble with movement, or even hallucinations might indicate high aluminium levels.

    • Newborns on TPN: Babies receiving total parenteral nutrition need regular testing to monitor and prevent developmental problems caused by aluminium buildup.

    • Implant Recipients: Metallic implants may wear down over time, leading to aluminium accumulation, which needs monitoring through testing.

    This test is an essential tool for early diagnosis, enabling timely treatment and reducing the risk of severe health consequences.

    FAQs on Aluminium Test in Noida

    In Noida, the Aluminium test costs ₹2835. This includes the convenience of home sample collection completed within 60 minutes and results delivered within 159 hours.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs provides home sample collection for Aluminium tests in Noida. A certified eMedic will arrive at your doorstep within 60 minutes to collect your sample.

    This test measures aluminium levels in the body, helping detect toxicity. It is crucial for dialysis patients, infants on TPN, or individuals with symptoms such as bone weakness, unexplained anaemia, or neurological issues.

    No, fasting is not required for the Aluminium test.

    Booking an Aluminium test with Orange Health Labs in Noida is simple and can be done in a few steps:

    Search for the Test: Look for the "Aluminium test" on the Orange Health Labs website or app.

    Confirm the Booking: Enter your details, specify your Noida location, and choose a time that works best for you.

    Sample Collection: A skilled eMedic will visit your preferred address to collect the sample.

    Get Results: The test will be processed in a NABL-certified, ICMR-approved laboratory, and results will be shared via email or WhatsApp within 159 hours.

    Normal aluminium levels in the blood should be below 10 µg/L. Dialysis patients may exhibit levels ranging from 10-50 µg/L, whereas levels exceeding 60 µg/L are indicative of aluminium toxicity or absorption issues.

    In Noida, the results for Aluminium tests are typically available within 159 hours following sample collection.

    The frequency of the Aluminium test is determined by the underlying medical condition. For instance, dialysis patients or individuals frequently exposed to aluminium may require regular testing based on their doctor’s recommendation.

    The Aluminium test measures the concentration of aluminium in the bloodstream. This is essential for identifying toxicity, monitoring kidney health, and assessing nerve-related or bone-related complications caused by elevated aluminium levels.

    The Aluminium test is offered in localities throughout Noida, including Sector 1, Sector 15, Sector 18, Sector 26, Sector 37, Sector 50, Sector 62, Sector 76, Sector 93, Sector 100, Sector 104, Sector 110, Sector 120, Sector 128, Sector 137, Sector 150, Sector 168, Sector 71, Sector 63, Sector 22, Sector 41, Sector 108, Sector 47, Sector 121, Sector 45.

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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.  Available from:  https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/aluminum-blood-level
    3. RCPA - Aluminium.  Available from:  https://www.rcpa.edu.au/Manuals/RCPA-Manual/Pathology-Tests/A/Aluminium