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Chromium, Plasma
Test CodeCHRMP
Alias/See Also
LAB13758
CPT Codes
82495
Preferred Specimen
2 mL Plasma
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
2 mL plasma collected in a sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Instructions
Draw one royal blue-top tube of blood and discard. Draw second royal-blue top tube. Centrifuge and pour (do not pipette) the plasma into a metal-free tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days Refrigerated: 10 days Frozen: 21
days
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Tues, Thurs, Sat a.m.
Report Available
5 days
Reference Range
< 3.6 mcg/L
Clinical Significance
Occupational exposure and exposure to environmental contamination of chromium may lead to toxicity. The need for chromium supplements is unproven. Supplements taken in excess can lead to toxicity.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: February 17, 2023