CPT/HCPCS
82570, 83885
Order Code
CH758
Turnaround Time
48-72 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Urine
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Acid-washed plastic urine container
Preferred Specimens
Urine
Minimum Volume (uL)
7mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Criteria
If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Test Details
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Reference Ranges
Nickel, Random Urine Non-exposed
Adult Male:
1.2-6.2 mcg/g creat
Female:
2.2-10.2 mcg/g creat
