Levels of trace and essential elements in sera of chronic renal failure patients before and after dialysis

الملخص EN

This study included a group of (15) chronic renal failure patients (CRF), an addition group of (15) healthy individual was concluded in this study for control.

Trace and essential elements (Zn, Cu, Ca, K, Na) were measured by atomic absorption and flam analyzer in sera of CRF patients pre and post dialysis and control groups.

The results showed a significant (p < 0.05) increase in Zn and k+ concentration in sera of CRF patients pre and post dialysis compared to the control group.

While there is a significant decrease for copper concentration in sera of CRF patients pre and post dialysis compared to the control group.

There was no significant alteration (p > 0.05) in Ca and Na+ concentration in sera of CRF pre and post dialysis compared to the control group.