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General
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Clinical Use:
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Chromium toxicity can arise from occupational exposure in electroplating, steelmaking, leather tanning, photography, dyeing and chemical manufacture industries. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested weekly. |
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Code:
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UCHR |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Spot urine Chromium 0 - 1 nmol/mmol creatinine
Biological Occupational exposure Limit 65 nmol/mmol creatinine
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Urine Container (URINE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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10mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Aliquot sample into urine tube. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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1mL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 03-10-2020 10:46 |