Nickel
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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
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 |
|
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