Nickel, Random Urine
Test Summary
Nickel toxicity is associated with Used to detect possible allergic responses to various substances in the environment, asthma, urticaria, erythema multiforme, contact dermatitis, and hand eczema.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
7 mL aliquot of a random urine submitted in an acid-washed or metal-free, leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Avoid work-site collection.
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.
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.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
NICKLU
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6750
Includes
Creatinine
CPT Code
- 82570
- 83885
Billing Code
- 670820
- 670821
CPT Statement
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. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
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 | |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
7 mL aliquot of a random urine submitted in an acid-washed or metal-free, leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Avoid work-site collection.
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.
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.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 28 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
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 | |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day