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Test Description not updated
10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random Urine collected in an acid washed (metal free) container available from TrueMedix. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patient should avoid mineral supplements 3 days prior to specimen collection. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
ICPMS
Sample Daily by 6 pm; Report Next day
Hypernickelemia has been observed in patients undergoing renal dialysis. Breathing dust high in nickel content has been observed in neoplasms of respiratory system and nasal sinuses. Most reactions to nickel cause skin sensitivity and allergy. 24 hour urine is the specimen of choice for determining nickel exposure via inhalation.
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Patient should avoid mineral supplements 3 days prior to specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, specimen should not be collected for 96 hours