Silver Urine by ICPMS near me in Greater Noida

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.