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Nickel, Random Urine
Test Code5215
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 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)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Rerport Available: 1-3 days
Clinical Significance
Nickel toxicity is associated with allergy, asthma, urticaria, erythema multiforme, contact dermatitis, and hand eczema.
