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General
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Clinical Use:
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Nickel is an essential element commonly found in the environment. It is used as a pigment in glass, ceramics and fabric dye, used as a catalyst in petroleum refining and plastics and in the production of metal alloys, nickel cadmium batteries.
Nickel allergies affect 10-15% of the population and can develop from occupational exposure or exposure to nickel containing jewellery or prostheses.
Nickel carbonyl - Ni(CO)4 used in petroleum refining is extremely toxic and clinical concern is limited to potential exposure to this nickel compound which may cause rapid onset of pulmonary congestion and inability to oxygenate haemoglobin.
Chronic toxic effects are hypersensitivity (dermatitis) and carcinogenesis (respiratory).
Urine is the preferred specimen to monitor occupational exposure. |
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Availability:
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Aliases/Synonyms:
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Code:
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XMISC |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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18-34 nmol/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Trace Element EDTA (NAVY), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge and separate sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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Laboratory |
Royal North Shore Hospital |
(02) 9926 7111 |
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Last Updated : 26-08-2022 13:58 |