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HelpTest Code NIUC Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see NIUCR / Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine.
Patient Preparation: High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metal tests. If gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube or clean, plastic aliquot container with no metal cap or glued insert
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen
2. See Metals Analysis Specimen Collection and Transport for complete instructions.
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 28 days | ||
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see NIUCR / Nickel/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine.
0-17 years: Not established
Males ≥18 years: <3.8 mcg/g creatinine
Females ≥18 years: <4.3 mcg/g creatinine
Day(s) Performed
Thursday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester