Elevated serum aluminium and lead in renal haemodialysis patients

Serum aluminium [Al] and lead [Pb] have been measured in dialysis patients with advanced renal failure [characterised by hyperkalaemia, hyperphosphataemia and hypocalcaemia] and in healthy subjects with normal kidney function for comparison. In those under dialysis, pre and post-dialysis levels of Al and Pb were evaluated. The results revealed increased serum Al [P