Chromium, Plasma

Message
*Discard first royal blue tube and draw second tube for send out.


Test Code
3484


Alias/See Also
LAB00965


CPT Codes
82495

Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
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 Container
Acid-washed or metal-free tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)


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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, see test code 13705.

Setup Schedule
Tues, Thurs, Sat


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 Hwy 121, Suite 1100
Lewisville, TX 75067-8188




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.