Metals in Tools and the Workplace

Nickel Release from Laptop Detected by Dimethylglyoxime (DMG) Test

“…[ 3 ] The sensitivity and specificity of DMG are 59.3% and 97.5%, respectively. [ 4 ] Even though the metallic surface area is comparatively less in laptops, these limited sites can be a potential source of nickel to those sensitized earlier or can be a potential sensitization source. The positivity of the DMG test from the screws at the base indicates that these need to be considered as a source of dermatitis in unexplainable nickel dermatitis.…”