Determination of aluminum concentration in blood

Aluminum

Clinical significance

Aluminum - Aluminum poisoning can occur in severe renal insufficiency, which prevents the excretion of aluminum with urine, as well as in the case of intake of a very large dose of this substance. Determination of aluminum concentration in blood is primarily used in assessing the exposure of occupational groups that come into contact with aluminum (e.g., in the automotive and aerospace industries, electrical industry and metallurgy).

Patient preparation

Material: heparinized blood