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Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, Deficiency in New Mexico

Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, Deficiency can be ordered without a referral from your own doctor, and this guide covers what to expect. A chromium urine test measures how much chromium is in your urine, which can help assess whether your body has too little or too much of this essential trace mineral.

Sample typeBlood and/or urine at a collection lab
ReferralIncluded — no referral from your own doctor needed

Lab requirements in New Mexico

Here is what you need before ordering and completing the Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, Deficiency in NM. Review each item and confirm the details with the collection lab.

Physician's order
Included. A physician's order is required for lab testing and is provided for you by our partner's physicians — no referral from your own doctor is needed.
Fasting
Some tests require fasting or avoiding certain foods or drinks beforehand. You will be informed when you order — confirm the details with the collection lab.
Preparation
Preparation can vary, so follow the specific instructions provided by the collection lab. This may include avoiding certain foods, supplements, or medications for a period before the test.
Sample & visit
A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
Identification
Bring the lab requisition form from your account. The collection lab may also ask for a government-issued photo ID.
Turnaround
1-3 business days
Availability
Our partner lab does not serve ND, RI, NY, NJ, MD or HI. Confirm availability for your location with the collection lab.

Before you go

  • Order your test before visiting a lab, then use the requisition form in your account.
  • Print the requisition form, or fax it to the lab directly from your account.
  • No scheduling is needed — visit the collection lab during its normal business hours.
  • A blood and/or urine sample is collected; the visit usually takes about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a government-issued photo ID in case the lab requests it.
  • Results are posted to your secure account within 1–3 business days.

Requirements are summarized from our partner lab's published policies. Preparation and availability can change — confirm current instructions with the collection lab before your visit.

What this test is

This test measures the amount of chromium excreted in urine over a collection period. Chromium is a mineral the body needs in very small amounts to help process sugars and fats. Urine testing is one way to estimate recent chromium exposure or status.

What it measures

  • Urine chromium — reflects the amount of chromium excreted in urine
  • Urine creatinine — often measured to adjust for urine concentration
  • Collection volume — total urine volume over the collection period

What the test involves

You will collect urine over a set period, often 24 hours, or provide a single sample, depending on the lab's instructions. The collection container and timing are provided by the lab, and you return the sample for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

A clinician may order this test when there are concerns about chromium deficiency or exposure to higher-than-usual levels. It is also sometimes used to monitor people with known occupational or dietary exposure.

Preparation

Preparation can vary, so follow the specific instructions provided by the collection lab. This may include avoiding certain foods, supplements, or medications for a period before the test.

How results are reported

Results are reported as a concentration or total amount of chromium in the urine, along with a reference range. Reference ranges differ between laboratories, so your result should be interpreted using the range provided by the testing lab.

Before you go

  • Whether a 24-hour or single urine sample is required
  • Any foods, supplements, or medications to avoid before collection
  • How and when to return the sample to the lab

Cities

Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, Deficiency in New Mexico communities

Choose your city for local context and to order this test.

Albuquerque765,693Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyLas Cruces141,399Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyRio Rancho102,403Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencySanta Fe99,439Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyRoswell48,347Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyFarmington46,696Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyHobbs39,476Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyClovis38,505Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencySouth Valley36,583Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyCarlsbad31,525Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyAlamogordo31,201Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyGallup21,901Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyLos Lunas17,072Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencySunland Park16,488Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyDeming14,730Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyChaparral14,098Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyLos Alamos13,270Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyLas Vegas13,247Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyArtesia12,637Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyNorth Valley12,594Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyPortales12,151Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyLovington11,505Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyEspañola10,492Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencySilver City9,694Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyGrants9,208Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyBernalillo9,049Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyAnthony8,748Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencySocorro8,553Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyCorrales8,488Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyShiprock8,452Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyRuidoso7,636Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyBloomfield7,514Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyBelen7,374Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyZuni Pueblo7,012Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyTaos6,524Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyAztec6,283Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyNorth Hobbs6,148Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyEdgewood6,106Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyRaton6,082Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyTruth or Consequences6,078Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencySanta Teresa6,037Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyLos Ranchos de Albuquerque5,904Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyWhite Rock5,716Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyEldorado at Santa Fe5,419Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyTucumcari5,221Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyEl Cerro Mission5,103Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyCrouch Mesa4,997Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyLos Chaves4,938Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyRio Communities4,904Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyLee Acres4,851Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyParadise Hills4,442Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyMeadow Lake4,248Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyKirtland AFB4,142Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyHolloman AFB4,128Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyLa Cienega4,110Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyBosque Farms4,010Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyPlacitas3,863Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyPeralta3,392Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyChimayo3,208Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, DeficiencyVado3,199Chromium Urine Test – Toxicity, Deficiency