Nickel, 24 Hour Urine

Nickel element is used for manufacturing the metals and other products such as paint, glass, fabric, plastic, etc. Nickel exposure at the acute level causes conditions such as breathing difficulty, nasal irritation, skin rashes, itching, blisters, dry skin, etc. Chronic levels of nickel exposure can cause the severe level of nickel allergy and problems for the nervous system, lungs, and heart.

Nickel, 24 Hour Urine is to detect nickel exposure. It is performed on a 24-hour urine sample.

Why is Nickel, 24-Hour Urine Test done?

• To check the nickel exposure
• If a person has signs of acute exposure such as breathing difficulty, irritation in the nasal pathways, blister, dry skin, or skin rashes.
• If a person has signs of severe exposure such as lung problems, heart-related problems, nervous system-related problems, etc.

Preparation

>>Avoid taking mineral supplements 3 days before the sample collection of the test procedure

>>In the case of iodine contrast media and gadolinium chemicals, sample collection will be done after 96 hours.

Sample Required

>>10ml of urine

Book Nickel, 24-hour urine test with Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre.