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HelpOrder Code NIUC Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see NIUCR / Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine.
Patient Preparation: High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metal tests. If gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube or clean, plastic aliquot container with no metal cap or glued insert
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen
2. See Metals Analysis Specimen Collection and Transport for complete instructions.
Useful For
Measurement of nickel concentration for biomonitoring nickel exposure
Special Instructions
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see NIUCR / Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine.
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Reporting Name
Nickel/Creat Ratio, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see NIUCR / Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine.
0-17 years: Not established
Males ≥18 years: <3.8 mcg/g creatinine
Females ≥18 years: <4.3 mcg/g creatinine
Method Description
The metal of interest is analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Day(s) Performed
Thursday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester