Chromium, Urine

Test Code

11278

Alias/See Also

LAB1278

Includes

Creatinine

Preferred Specimen

2 mL urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic urine container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Colorimetric (C) • Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1 day

Clinical Significance

Occupational exposure and exposure to environmental contamination of chromium may lead to toxicity. The need of chromium supplements is unproven. Supplements taken in excess can lead to toxicity.

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