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Chromium, Plasma
Test Code3484
CPT Codes
82495<br><strong>This test is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing use test code 13705.</strong>
Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plasma collected in: 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 (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 21 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
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 3-6 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
MED FUSION
2501 South State Highway 121
Lewisville, TX 75067