Blood aluminum

Aluminum is a trace element in the body. Aluminum that is normally taken into the body is mainly excreted by the kidneys. Patients with renal failure are prone to aluminum poisoning. The main source of aluminum during renal failure is dialysate during hemodialysis. Aluminum can be transferred to the blood across the membrane to increase blood aluminum. Determination of blood aluminum content has an important role in assessing renal failure.

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