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9783. Nickel (serum)
Description
Determination of serum nickel levels is used to diagnose acute or chronic poisoning, monitor occupational exposure, and assess allergic reactions to nickel.
When and who needs the test?
- For individuals with suspected acute or chronic nickel poisoning.
- For workers at enterprises where there is a risk of nickel exposure.
- For patients with allergic reactions when a systemic reaction to nickel is suspected.
- As prescribed by a physician for the diagnosis or monitoring of certain conditions.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach;
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...