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Nickel, Random Urine

Test ID: NIRU

Test

Method

HR-SF-ICP-MS

Platform

High Resolution Sector Field Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometry
This analysis is performed at London Health Sciences Trace Elements Laboratory.

Report Includes

Creatinine (mg/L); Creatinine (mmol/L); Nickel (µg/g creatinine); Nickel (µmol/mol creatinine)

Specimens

Urine (Random)

Test Location

London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5

Test Version

19-Jul-2024

Specimen

Specimens

Urine (Random)

Sample Volume

10.0 mL

Minimum Volume

5.0 mL

Patient Preparation

Avoid mineral supplements for 5 days prior to collection.

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect in metal-free container.

Handling Information

Transfer in metal-free container.

Additional Information

Provide date of birth and gender. Indicate “Random”.

Stability

Ambient 14 days
Refrigerated 11 months
Frozen 11 months

Test Version

19-Jul-2024

Performance / Interpretation

Method

HR-SF-ICP-MS

Platform

High Resolution Sector Field Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometry
This analysis is performed at London Health Sciences Trace Elements Laboratory.

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Nickel µg/g Cre
  • <= 5.2
Nickel µmol/mol Cre
  • <= 10

Test Location

London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5

Test Version

19-Jul-2024

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
NIRU 33416Nickel,U,umol/mol creatinine umol/mol creatinine
33419Nickel,U,ug/g creatinine ug/g creatinine
33012Creatinine,U,mg/L mg/L
33008Creatinine,U,mmol/L mmol/L
34500Trace Elements Reference Ranges

Test Version

19-Jul-2024