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Nickel, 24-Hour Urine
Test Code36443
CPT Codes
83885
Includes
CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement
Preferred Specimen
7 mL of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Please note: 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.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
Occupationally non-exposed individuals | 1.5-13.0 mcg/L |
Healthy individuals in electroplating | 10.0-120.0 mcg/L |
Clinical Significance
Nickel toxicity is associated with allergy, asthma, urticaria, erythema multiforme, contact dermatitis, and hand eczema.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |