Nickel Urine Test
    Nickel Urine Test
    Nickel Urine Test
    Nickel Urine Test

Nickel Urine Test

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Worried about nickel exposure? Nickel is a heavy metal found in industrial settings, jewellery, and certain foods, and excessive levels can lead to skin reactions, respiratory issues, and long-term toxicity. This test measures nickel levels in urine, helping assess recent exposure and whether it's accumulating in your body.

You'll need to visit The Doctors Laboratory in London to collect your sample as the sample is not suitable for posting.

  • Results estimated in 3 working days
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Measures nickel levels in urine to assess recent exposure and potential toxicity.

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    Visit one of our national clinic partners for a nurse to take your venous blood sample from a vein in your arm. We’ll email you instructions on how to book after we’ve processed your order.

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What's in the test?

Kidney health

Creatinine urine

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Creatinine is a chemical waste molecule that is generated from normal muscle metabolism. Measurement of this is an indicator of the levels of other waste products in the body. Creatinine is also an accurate marker of kidney function, and may help in diagnosing kidney disease.

Trace elements

Nickel - urine

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Nickel is a naturally occurring metallic element that can be found in alloys and is used in the manufacture of stainless steel, coins, magnets, chemical and food process equipment and pigments for paint, pottery, glass and plastics and catalysts in the chemical industry. Nickel is also often found in jewellery. Nickel come into contact with the body in two ways; through breathing in dust and fumes containing nickel or from contact with the skin. Exposure to nickel can cause irritation of the skin and eyes, allergic reactions in the skin and respiratory tract, asthma, inflammation of the lungs and cancer of the lungs and nose.

Nickel - creatinine

Learn more

Nickel is a naturally occurring metallic element that can be found in alloys and is used in the manufacture of stainless steel, coins, magnets, chemical and food process equipment and pigments for paint, pottery, glass and plastics and catalysts in the chemical industry. Nickel is also often found in jewellery. Nickel come into contact with the body in two ways; through breathing in dust and fumes containing nickel or from contact with the skin. Exposure to nickel can cause irritation of the skin and eyes, allergic reactions in the skin and respiratory tract, asthma, inflammation of the lungs and cancer of the lungs and nose.

How to prepare for your test

Test limitations

This test detects nickel in urine but doesn’t measure long-term accumulation in tissues. Further toxicology tests may be needed for a full assessment.

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    FAQs

    How do you get nickel exposure?

    You can come into contact with nickel in two ways; through breathing in dust and fumes containing nickel or through contact with the skin. Exposure to nickel can cause irritation of the skin and eyes, allergic reactions in the skin and respiratory tract, asthma, inflammation of the lungs, and cancer of the lungs and nose.

    Is nickel harmful?

    The most common harmful health effect of nickel in humans is an allergic reaction. Approximately 10-20% of the population is sensitive to nickel.

    Where is nickel found?

    Nickel can be found in alloys, particularly nickel/copper and nickel/chromium, in the manufacture of stainless steel, coins, magnets, chemical and food process equipment, polishing or other processes on stainless steel and nickel alloy articles, welding of nickel and alloys and when using welding rods containing nickel, the electroplating industry, pigments for paint, pottery, glass and plastics and catalysts in the chemical industry. Nickel is also often found in jewellery.