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Chromium, Plasma : 3484
Test CodeCHROMP or 3484
CPT Codes
82495
Instructions
Collection 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
Preferred: 2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum: 1 mL
Alternative: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum: 1 mL
Alternative: Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: 21 days
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Report Available
2-5 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
<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
