What is the reference range for Urinary Aluminium?

The standard reference range for Urinary Aluminium is Laboratory-specific; typically <20 µg/g creatinine in unexposed populations.. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Which tests measure Urinary Aluminium?

Urinary Aluminium is measured in 2 tests on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Comprehensive Urine Elements Profile - Timed, Dried Urine ICPMS Toxic and Essential Elements.

Biomarker Reference · Al

What does the Urinary Aluminium test measure?

Q: What is Urinary Aluminium?

Aluminium is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, and skin. The kidneys are the primary route of excretion, and urinary concentration reflects recent exposure or mobilisation from tissue stores. Aluminium has no known physiological role in humans and accumulates in bone, brain, and liver when clearance is impaired.

Q: Why is Urinary Aluminium measured?

Elevated urinary aluminium in individuals with normal renal function may reflect high exposure (occupational, contaminated water, or certain antacids) but is rarely linked to clinical toxicity outside the setting of renal impairment. Its significance in functional-medicine testing is debated.

Q: Which tests measure Urinary Aluminium?

Urinary Aluminium is measured in 2 tests on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Comprehensive Urine Elements Profile - Timed, Dried Urine ICPMS Toxic and Essential Elements.

Urinary Aluminium (Al) is a clinical biomarker used in heavy-metals-toxicology assessment. Aluminium is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, and skin. It is measured in 2 laboratory tests on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: Laboratory-specific; typically <20 µg/g creatinine in unexposed populations.
Units: µg/g creatinine, µmol/mol creatinine, μg/g creatinine
Measured In: 2 tests
Category: Heavy Metals

Functional medicine optimalFunctional practitioners often target <10 µg/g creatinine, though this threshold is not universally endorsed.

What is Urinary Aluminium?

Aluminium is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, and skin. The kidneys are the primary route of excretion, and urinary concentration reflects recent exposure or mobilisation from tissue stores. Aluminium has no known physiological role in humans and accumulates in bone, brain, and liver when clearance is impaired.

Why is Urinary Aluminium measured?

Elevated urinary aluminium in individuals with normal renal function may reflect high exposure (occupational, contaminated water, or certain antacids) but is rarely linked to clinical toxicity outside the setting of renal impairment. Its significance in functional-medicine testing is debated.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: Laboratory-specific; typically <20 µg/g creatinine in unexposed populations.
Functional medicine optimal: Functional practitioners often target <10 µg/g creatinine, though this threshold is not universally endorsed.
Units: µg/g creatinine, µmol/mol creatinine, μg/g creatinine

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform. Interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Tests that measure Urinary Aluminium

2 tests on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-HMT-014Comprehensive

Comprehensive Urine Elements Profile - Timed

Urinary Aluminium reference range in this test: Laboratory-specific; typically <20 µg/g creatinine in unexposed populations.

BML-HMT-015Comprehensive

Dried Urine ICPMS Toxic and Essential Elements

Urinary Aluminium reference range in this test: Laboratory-specific; typically <20–30 μg/g creatinine.

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