Test Overview

Test Methodology

Dynamic Reaction Cell-Inductively Coupled-Mass Spectrometry

Test Usage

Useful for detecting occupational exposure to chromium.

Reference Range*

<8.0 mcg/24 hours

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details

Days Test Performed

Monday - Friday

Analytic Time

1 - 4 days

Soft Order Code

CR-U

MiChart Code

Chromium, Urine

Synonyms

Laboratory

Sendout

Laboratory Reference

Mayo CR-U (8593)

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Specimen Requirements

Offsite Collection Instructions

Collect 24 hour urine in a clean, plastic container with no metal cap or glued insert and no preservative. Aliquot urine into a clean, plastic container with no metal cap or glued insert and refrigerate within 4 hours of completion of collection. Record 24 hour urine volume and collection dates/times on the request form. Collection must take place prior to or 48 hours after administering gadolinium-containing contrast media.

Contraindication

High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metals tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.

Container

Normal Volume

10 mL aliquot of 24 hour urine collection

Minimum Volume

5 mL aliquot of 24 hour urine collection

Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing Information

Fee Codes

CPT Code

82495

LOINC

5624-2

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