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Nickel, Urine

Order Code
071563
CPT
82570, 83885
Test Details
Synonyms

Ni, Urine

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Initial screening for nicotine exposure with confirmatory testing.

Specimen Type

Random or 24 hour urine

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container, no preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

OPTIONAL PROTOCOL: Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Avoid contact with metal during collection. Screw the lid on securely

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
071563
CPT
82570, 83885
Test Details
Synonyms

Ni, Urine

TAT

7 days

Methodology

Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Initial screening for nicotine exposure with confirmatory testing.

Specimen Type

Random or 24 hour urine

Volume

5 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container, no preservative

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

OPTIONAL PROTOCOL: Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Avoid contact with metal during collection. Screw the lid on securely

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days