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Nickel, Random Urine
Test Code5215
Alias/See Also
LAB00393
CPT Codes
83885, 82570
Includes
Creatinine
Preferred Specimen
7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non-acid washed/non metal-free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Instructions
Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.
Transport Container
Acid-washed plastic urine container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Reference Range
Nickel, Random Urine
Creatinine, Random Urine
Non-exposed Adult | |
Male | 1.2-6.2 mcg/g creat |
Female | 2.2-10.2 mcg/g creat |
≤6 Months | 2-28 mg/dL | |
7-11 Months | 2-31 mg/dL | |
1-2 Years | 2-110 mg/dL | |
3-8 Years | 2-130 mg/dL | |
9-12 Years | 2-160 mg/dL | |
>12 Years Male | 20-320 mg/dL | |
>12 Years Female | 20-275 mg/dL |
Clinical Significance
Nickel toxicity is associated with allergy, asthma, urticaria, erythema multiforme, contact dermatitis, and hand eczema.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |