Chromium, 24-Hour Urine
Order Code:
CHROMU
Test Summary
Screening for occupational exposure to chromium. Monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL of a 24-hour urine collection collected in an acid-washed metal-free leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Please specify on the request form and on the urine container the total 24-hour urine volume.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 4 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
CHROMU
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3083
Includes
Creatinine
CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement
CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement
CPT Code
- 82495
- 82570
Billing Code
- 670197
- 670198
- 500002
CPT Statement
Methodology
Atomic Absorption (AA)
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 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL of a 24-hour urine collection collected in an acid-washed metal-free leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Please specify on the request form and on the urine container the total 24-hour urine volume.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 4 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Atomic Absorption (AA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 2 days