Nickel, Serum
Test Mnemonic
NICKEL
CPT Codes
- 83885 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
5702-6
Includes
- Nickel, Serum
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Serum | No additive (Royal Blue) | Ambient | Patient should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and nonessential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician). Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection and aliquot into a trace metal-free transport tube (ARUP # 43116). Do not use utensils (i.e., syringes, needles, or pipettes) in the collection or transfer of the sample, pour directly into transport tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: Indefinitely |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: Indefinitely |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: Indefinitely |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Inductively Coupled Plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
Reference Range
| Nickel, Serum | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | <=10.0 | ug/L |
Special Info
Patient Prep: Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and nonessential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician). Do not use utensils (i.e., syringes, needles, or pipettes) in the collection or transfer of the sample, pour directly into transport tube. Serum that takes longer than two hours to aliquot or is collected or transported in containers other than specified will be rejected. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Serum nickel testing is intended to detect potentially toxic exposure. Elevated results may be due to skin- or collection-related contamination, including the use of a noncertified metal-free collection/transport tube. If contamination concerns exist due to elevated levels of serum nickel, confirmation with a second specimen collected in a certified metal-free tube is recommended.