Chromium, Urine
Test Codes
Order as Miscellaneous Send Out, Beaker: XMISC, Mayo: CRU
Department
Send Outs
Instructions
- A Urine Creatinine test is performed on each sample.
- Please refer to the Specimen Collection Manual for instructions on 24 Hour Urine Collection:
High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metal tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Specimen Collection Criteria
Collect (preferred specimen): 24-hour urine sample with no preservative. Keep 24-hour urine specimen iced or refrigerated during collection.
- Include start and end dates and times for the collection period on the specimen container.
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Urine Preservative Options
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No Preservative
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6N Hydrochloric Acid
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Boric Acid (10g)
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Sodium Carbonate
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50% Acetic Acid
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REQUIRED
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Unacceptable
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Unacceptable
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Unacceptable
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Unacceptable
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Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation
Maintain specimens refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F) prior to transport.
Preparation for Courier Transport
Transport: Entire 24-hour urine collection, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F).
Rejection Criteria
Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.
In-Lab Processing
Measure total volume of 24-hour urine specimen. Record total volume and collection start and end dates and times in the LIS system. Aliquot 8.0 mL from the well-mixed 24-hour urine collection or random urine into a metal-free transport tube. (Minimum: 1.0 mL)
Storage
Specimen Stability for Testing:
Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 28 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 28 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 28 days
Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:
Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.
Laboratory
Sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester, MN.
Performed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.
Results are available within 2-5 days.
Reference Range
By report.
Test Methodology
Dynamic Reaction Cell-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (DRC-ICP-MS).
CPT Codes
82495
LOINC: 5624-2
Contacts
Send Outs Laboratory – RO
248-551-9045
Name: Send Outs Laboratory – RO
Location:
Phone: 248-551-9045
Last Updated
7/21/2024
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