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Chromium, Blood : 6085
Test CodeCHROBL or 6085
CPT Codes
82495
Instructions
Collection Instructions: Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements and multivitamins three days before specimen collection. To avoid contamination, use powderless gloves. Draw one (royal-blue top) tube of blood and discard. Draw second (royal blue-top) tube, label tube with patient name.
Transport Container
Preferred: 4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum: 0.7 mL
Minimum: 0.7 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hrs; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Report Available
2-3 days
Limitations
Laboratory test results should always be considered in the context of clinical observations. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by med fusion. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational for research. This laboratory is certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) as qualified to perform high complexity clinical laboratory testing.
Reference Range
≤1.2 mcg/L
Clinical Significance
This assay is useful to monitor exposure to chromium, progress of medical treatment or determine nutritional status.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
