Nickel, Urine
Also known as: Ni, Urine
Use
Monitor exposure to nickel
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test was developed and its performance characteristics were determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which means there could be limitations in terms of the regulatory oversight and validation. The results need to be considered in the context of clinical presentation and other diagnostic methods should be considered if needed.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Creatinine, Urine
AnalyteNickel, Urine
Analyte
LOINC Codes
- 14099-6 - Nickel Ur-mCnc
- 5705-9 - Nickel 24h Ur-mRate
- 14099-6 - Nickel Ur-mCnc
- 5705-9 - Nickel 24h Ur-mRate
- 2161-8 - Creat Ur-mCnc
- 13472-6 - Nickel/Creat Ur
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Urine
Volume
5 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Plastic urine container, no preservative
Collection Instructions
Optional protocol: Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at 8 AM the next morning. Avoid contact with metal.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
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