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Chromium, 24 hour urine
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | MOLT |
| Test group | Chromium |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Atomic Absorption |
| Collection Instructions | Click here for detailed instructions for collecting samples for Trace Metals |
| Container type | Acid washed 24 hour urine collection container Click here for Urine Preservative Requirements For detailed instructions on the collection of specimens see Trace Metal Analysis. |
| Amount to Collect | Entire 24 hour urine output. |
| Sample type | 24 hour urine collection. |
| Preferred volume | 10 mL urine |
| Min. Volume | 5 mL urine |
| Processing notes | Follow the detailed processing instructions for Trace Metal Analysis. Refrigerate aliquot. For 24 hour urine order Quest # 10944X. |
| Units | µg/L (mcg/L) |
| Normal range | ≤ 2 µg/L |
| Synonyms | Cr |
| Turn around times | Test run Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Turnaround time: 2-5 days. |
| Additional information | To convert µg/L to nmol/L (SI units) multiply by 19.2. |
| CPT coding | 82495-90 |
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:47:33 PM |
| Entry Number | 199 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667