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General
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Clinical Use:
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Breathing dust high in nickel content has been associated with nickel toxicity. Most reactions are localised skin sensitivity and allergic skin conditions from contact with nickel alloys. There have also been associations with lung and nasal sinus cancers. Nickel carbonyl used in petroleum refining is extremely toxic and exposure may cause pulmonary congestion and inability to oxygenate haemoglobin. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested 3 times a week. |
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Code:
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UNI |
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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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Spot urine Nickel <10 nmol/mmol creatinine
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Urine Container (URINE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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10mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Early morning urine sample preferred. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Aliquot sample into urine tube. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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5mL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled |
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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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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 12-10-2020 16:44 |