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Nickel, Plasma

Test ID: HNI P

Test

Method

ICP-TripleQ MS

Platform

Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry

Report Includes

Nickel

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Plasma (K2-EDTA)

Clinical Utility

Urine is recommended for assessing nickel toxicity.

Test Location

Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Avoid gel separator tubes; Plasma (K2-EDTA)

Collection Containers

Preferred

BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)

Sample Volume

2 mL

Specimen Comment

Avoid gel separator tubes.

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect in contaminant-free tube. Avoid hemolysis.

Handling Information

Separate as soon as possible and transfer plasma to polypropylene vial. Store and send cold.

Additional Information

Concentrations of nickel are higher in erythrocytes than in plasma. The results in plasma may be falsely elevated if not separated within 30 m and/or hemolysis is present.

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis Visible

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

ICP-TripleQ MS

Platform

Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Nickel nmol/L
  • 0 - 17
µg/L x 17.04

Test Location

Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019