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Aluminium

About This Test

Department: Biochemistry (referred)

Requirement:

Lithium heparin (green top)

 

Turnaround Time:

6 - 8 weeks

Background:

Investigation of aluminium toxicity

Most commonly requested in renal patients taking aluminium-containing phosphate binders (alucaps). Toxicity due to aluminium content of dialysis fluid is rare, due to improved preparative procedures.

Consider monitoring in renal patients receiving TPN, aluminium-containing infant formula, or plasma exchange. Analysis is also indicated if industrial exposure is suspected.

Other Comments:

Analysed at Clinical Biochemistry, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH

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