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Blood Test
Understanding Blood Testing Before Chelation Therapy
At our Chelation Therapy Clinic, your safety and well-being are our top priorities. Before starting chelation therapy, we perform a series of blood tests to ensure that the treatment is safe and appropriate for you. Here’s why these tests are necessary and what they involve:
Why Do We Test Your Blood Before Chelation Therapy?
Chelation therapy involves the administration of special agents that bind to heavy metals in your body, helping remove them safely. However, this process requires your kidneys and liver to be in good health to effectively process and eliminate these substances. Blood testing allows us to:
- Evaluate Your Kidney Function:We measure markers like creatinine and calculate your Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) to see how well your kidneys are filtering waste. Healthy kidneys are crucial because they help eliminate the chelated metals from your system. If your kidney function is impaired, adjustments to your treatment may be necessary to ensure your safety.
- Check Your Liver Function:Your liver plays a key role in metabolizing substances in your body. We check liver enzymes and bilirubin levels to make sure your liver is functioning properly. This is important because an unhealthy liver might not be able to process chelating agents effectively, increasing the risk of complications.
- Monitor Electrolytes and Mineral Levels:Chelation therapy can sometimes reduce essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, or zinc in your body. To prevent any potential imbalances, we test these levels beforehand and may recommend supplementation if necessary.
- Assess Overall Blood Health:We also check a complete blood count (CBC) to look at your red and white blood cells, as well as platelets, to ensure there are no underlying issues such as anemia, infection, or bleeding disorders that could affect your response to treatment.
What Can You Expect?
Pre-Treatment Testing: During your initial consultation, a healthcare professional will ask you to visit one of the labs to draw a sample of your blood. This process is quick and relatively painless, similar to routine blood work you may have had before. The samples are then analyzed to provide a comprehensive picture of your health status within 48 hours.
Personalized Treatment Plan: Once we have your results, we will discuss them with you and explain what they mean. Based on the findings, we will tailor your chelation therapy to fit your individual needs. This ensures that the treatment is both safe and effective for your unique health profile.
Ongoing Monitoring: As you progress through your chelation therapy, we may repeat these blood tests to monitor your response and make any necessary adjustments. Our goal is to ensure that the therapy is working well and that your body is handling the treatment without any adverse effects.
If you have any questions or concerns about these tests or the chelation therapy itself, please don’t hesitate to ask. We are here to support you every step of the way.