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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
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 |