NICKEL, 24 HRS URINE

Measures the amount of nickel excreted in urine over a 24-hour period, indicating prolonged exposure or toxicity. Elevated levels suggest chronic exposure to nickel, often seen in industrial environments. Used to diagnose nickel toxicity or monitor patients with high environmental exposure.

Also known asNickel24 Hrs Urine Nickel24 Hrs Urine

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

3 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
NICKEL, 24 HRS URINE includes 3 parameters

  • Volume 24hr Urine
  • Nickel Urine
  • Nickle, 24 Hrs Urine

Test code

9150U24

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Urine,24hrBlue Plastic Urine collecter10 ML

Specimen stability information

Urine,24Hr

Collection instructions

24 Hrs urine in metal free Jerry can (no preservative) and aliquot in metal free sterile urine container. Specify 24 Hrss volume

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Wednesday,Friday TIME - 11:00

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Metals

CPT and Loinc codes

NICKEL, 24 HRS URINE

3650