Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD33360Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Chromium, Urine
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Occupational exposure and environmental contamination with chromium may lead to toxicity. Chromium supplementation is unproven and excessive intake may result in toxicity. This test assesses urinary chromium concentration and chromium/creatinine ratio to evaluate exposure levels.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Chromium
AnalyteChromium • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Chromium/Creatinine Ratio
AnalyteChromium/Creatinine Ratio • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Creatinine, Random Urine
AnalyteCreatinine • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
acid-washed or metal-free plastic urine container
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 4 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |