Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD39374Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Nickel, Serum/Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Measurement of nickel levels in serum or plasma is used to assess exposure to nickel, particularly in cases of suspected nickel toxicity or monitoring occupational or environmental exposure.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Nickel
AnalyteNickel • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
3-6 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Container
Trace metal‑free, no additive royal blue‑top tube; acid‑washed plastic screw‑cap vial
Collection Instructions
Collect serum in royal blue‑top tube (trace metal‑free; no additive); promptly centrifuge and separate into an acid‑washed plastic screw‑cap vial.
Causes for Rejection
SST/PST tubes, gray‑top (sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate) tubes, lavender‑top (EDTA) tubes
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |