Chromium Blood

Test Code
LAB10065


CPT Codes
82495

Preferred Specimen
Navy EDTA


Minimum Volume
0.7 mL


Instructions
To avoid contamination, use powderless gloves. Draw one (royal blue-top) tube and discard. Draw second (royal blue-top) tube, and label tube with patient's name.


Transport Temperature
Room Temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable


Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.