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Nickel, Random Urine

Order Code: NICKLU

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.

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

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

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

Nickel, Random Urine
Non-exposed Adult  
  Male 1.2-6.2 mcg/g creat
  Female 2.2-10.2 mcg/g creat
Creatinine, Random Urine
≤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.

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

Billing

CPT Code

  • 82570
  • 83885

Billing Code

  • 670820
  • 670821

CPT Statement

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

Nickel, Random Urine
Non-exposed Adult  
  Male 1.2-6.2 mcg/g creat
  Female 2.2-10.2 mcg/g creat
Creatinine, Random Urine
≤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