Platinum Spot Urine Test

This test measures the amount of platinum excreted in your urine.

• To detect exposure to platinum due to reasons like industrial exposure, environmental exposure, and medical treatment involving platinum-based drugs
• To monitor ongoing exposure and toxicity levels

Your doctor may recommend this test if you have

• a history of exposure to platinum,
• suspected poisoning by platinum,
• symptoms such as difficulty breathing, skin irritation, respiratory problems, or gastrointestinal disturbances, or
• kidney or lung problems.

They may also recommend the test to monitor platinum levels during chemotherapy.

Elevated levels may indicate that you have been exposed to platinum from an external source or have toxicity from the metal. Further testing may be required to confirm this diagnosis.

• During this test, you will be given a clean, metal-free container to collect a spot urine sample.
• The sample should be delivered to the laboratory promptly.

• Avoid eating or drinking anything for several hours before the test, if required.
• Inform your doctor about any medications or supplements that you are currently taking and any specific requirements you may have.
• Drink enough water to ensure an adequate urine output.

• Blood tests to check liver and kidney function
• A chest X-ray or CT (computerised tomography) scan to check for damage caused by platinum
• Additional tests to identify other heavy metal toxicity like lead or mercury

Platinum Urine test or Spot Urine Platinum test

Platinum toxicity refers to damage caused by exposure to high levels of platinum. This can occur through inhalation or ingestion of platinum particles or fumes. Symptoms can range from mild skin irritation to severe respiratory distress and kidney damage.