Medichecks General health & wellness

Nickel Urine Test

Checks nickel levels in urine to help assess exposure to the metal, relevant if you work with nickel, wear certain jewellery, or are otherwise concerned about exposure and possible skin or respiratory symptoms.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Urine
Collection
In-store clinic
Results in
3 days
Biomarkers
5
Doctor reviewed
Yes

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
urine
Collection method
in-store clinic
Turnaround time
3 days
Biomarkers tested
5
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

About this test

Nickel is a metal found in jewellery, some industrial settings and certain foods, and higher exposure can trigger skin reactions or respiratory symptoms in sensitive people. This urine test is aimed at checking recent exposure and whether nickel is building up in the body.

The listing states the panel covers 5 biomarkers but does not name them, which is unusual among Medichecks' tests and holds back its clarity score; most of the provider's other listings publish a full biomarker list. At £89 it is priced close to the £82.25 median for similar general wellness tests we track, only slightly above average, and results are typically back within 3 days.

As with some of Medichecks' other urine tests, this one needs to be given in person: the listing points to its Inuvi Clinic in London for collection rather than a postal kit. Trust signals remain strong across the board, reflecting Medichecks' Trustpilot record, UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs and doctor review included with every result.

Who is it for?

This suits you if you have known or suspected nickel exposure, for example through your job, jewellery, or diet, and want to check your levels without needing a full toxicology work-up. It is not aimed at people wanting a broad general health check, since it is narrowly focused on this one metal.

Because Medichecks does not publish exactly which 5 markers are included, this suits you less well if you want full visibility into what you are paying for before you order. We do not have a comparable nickel urine test from another provider on file to weigh it against. If you notice skin or breathing symptoms you think may be linked to nickel exposure, see a GP as well as testing.

How it works

This is a urine test given in person at Medichecks' Inuvi Clinic in London, since the sample is not suitable for posting. The lab analyses it for nickel exposure across 5 stated biomarkers, though the provider does not list what these are individually. Results are typically ready within 3 days and are reviewed by a doctor before you receive them.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Checks recent nickel exposure specifically, useful if you have a known source of contact.
  • Fast turnaround, typically within 3 days.
  • Doctor review included with every result.
  • Priced close to the median for similar general wellness tests we track.

Cons

  • Medichecks does not list the specific 5 biomarkers included in this test.
  • You need to attend Inuvi Clinic in London in person; postal collection is not available.
  • The listing does not state what the report itself looks like.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Niche nickel-exposure check, markers not listed by provider
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

Nickel levels in urine are checked here to help assess exposure to the metal, whether from jewellery, industrial contact or certain foods. At £89 it sits close to the £82.25 median for similar general wellness tests we track, but Medichecks does not publish which 5 biomarkers make up the panel.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 6.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state the biomarkers measured, what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 5.4/10

    5 biomarkers, placing it in the 23rd percentile of general wellness tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 8.0/10

    A urine sample you take at home, no needle; results in around 3 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 6.1/10

    £89.00 against a median of £82.25 for the 15 similarly sized general wellness tests we track (+8%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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