Chromium

ToxicologyAlso known as: Cr ?Tm Ur-mCncAlso known as: Cr 24h Ur-mCncAlso known as: Cr 24h Ur-mRateug/L

Measures chromium levels in blood to assess intake, excretion, or exposure.

Normal Range
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ug/L
Abnormal Levels
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Specimen Type
Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Chromium balance is important for blood sugar regulation and metabolic health. Abnormal levels may indicate nutritional deficiency, excessive supplementation, or concerning environmental exposure.

Overview

Chromium is a trace mineral that plays a role in glucose metabolism and may influence insulin sensitivity. Urine chromium testing measures how much chromium your body is excreting, which can reflect dietary intake or exposure levels. Both deficiency and excess chromium can affect metabolic health. This test may be ordered to assess nutritional status or investigate potential occupational or environmental chromium exposure.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

5619-2Primary
Chromium [Mass/volume] in Blood
ng/mL
5622-6
Chromium [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma
ng/mL
9690-9
Chromium [Mass/volume] in Specimen
mg/L
21199-5
Chromium [Mass/volume] in Body fluid
ug/L
5620-0
Chromium [Mass/mass] in Hair
ug/g
21200-1
Chromium [Mass/mass] in Nail
ug/g
30923-7
Chromium [Mass/volume] in Urine collected for unspecified duration
ug/L
5623-4
Chromium [Mass/volume] in Urine
ug/L
5621-8
Chromium [Mass/volume] in Red Blood Cells
ug/L
5624-2
Chromium [Mass/time] in 24 hour Urine
ug/(24.h)
21201-9
Chromium [Mass/volume] in 24 hour Urine
ug/L
52891-9
Chromium [Moles/mass] in Tissue
nmol/g
57939-1
Chromium [Mass/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid
ug/L
8181-0
Chromium [Mass/volume] in Saliva (oral fluid)
ug/L
87474-3
Chromium [Mass/mass] in Specimen
ug/g
9469-8
Chromium [Mass/volume] in Water
[ppm]
95526-0
Chromium [Mass/volume] in Synovial fluid
ng/mL
51977-7
Chromium [Presence] in Urine
20759-7
Chromium [Mass/mass] in Tissue
ug/g
25374-0
Chromium [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma
nmol/L
40417-8
Chromium [Moles/time] in 24 hour Urine
nmol/(24.h)
42219-6
Chromium [Moles/volume] in Urine
nmol/L
47098-9
Chromium [Moles/volume] in Body fluid
nmol/L
47099-7
Chromium [Moles/volume] in 24 hour Urine
nmol/L
50841-6
Chromium [Moles/volume] in Red Blood Cells
nmol/L
50842-4
Chromium [Moles/mass] in Hair
nmol/g
51903-3
Chromium [Mass/volume] in Air
ug/m3
15118-3
Chromium [Moles/volume] in Blood
nmol/L

Available Lab Tests

Order tests that measure this biomarker

Chromium Blood Test

$42.65

Cobalt and Chromium Screening

$60.74