Silver Urine by ICPMS near me in Gautam Buddha Nagar

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Brand: Tata 1mg
SKU: Silver Urine by ICPMS
Price: 2890 INR
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You need to provide

Urine

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

The urine sample must preferably be the first-morning midstream urine (part of urine that comes after the first and before the last stream). Collect the urine sample in a sealed and sterile screw-capped container provided by our sample collection professional. Ensure that the urethral area (from where the urine is passed) is clean & the container doesn't come in contact with your skin. Women are advised not to give the sample during the menstrual period unless prescribed.
Patient to avoid silver containing medication or food-supplements 3 days prior to sample collection. The test should not be taken for 96 hours if Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media used for imaging.

Understanding Silver Urine by ICPMS in Gautam Buddha Nagar

What is Silver Urine by ICPMS in Gautam Buddha Nagar?

The Silver Urine by ICPMS test measures the amount of silver in the urine sample. Silver is a heavy metal that can enter the body through occupational exposure, consumption of silver-containing products, or certain medical procedures (such as wound dressing, catheters or prosthetics). While small amounts of silver are typically harmless, excessive amounts can cause a condition known as argyria, characterized by a gray-blue discoloration of the skin and other body tissues. The Silver Urine by ICPMS test is used to assess silver exposure and identify potential silver toxicity (argyria). It may be advised when there are symptoms indicative of silver accumulation in the body, such as a bluish-gray discoloration of the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes, darker fingernails, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, dizziness, kidney or liver damage. The test is particularly relevant for individuals who work in industries where silver exposure is common, such as jewelry manufacturing, electronics production, or photography. Additionally, it may be recommended for individuals using silver-based medical products or those who have been prescribed silver supplements for medical purposes, such as in wound care or for antibacterial effects. It is also useful for monitoring individuals with known silver toxicity or those receiving treatments for silver exposure.

This test is done by a highly specialised Mass Spectrometric technique (ICP-MS) that can measure elements at trace levels in body fluids.

Please note: This is an outsourced test. The sample for this test is collected by TATA 1MG and processed at a NABL accredited partnered lab.