Chromium, Serum : 5248

Test Code

CHROM or 5248

Alias/See Also

Cr (Chromium)

CPT Codes
82495

Instructions

Royal blue (no additives)(Available from Client Services supply #16359).

Transport Container

Centrifuge specimen and pour over 2 mL serum into a trace element-free transport tube (Available from Client Services supply #43116). (Min: 1 mL)

Transport Temperature

Ambient.

Specimen Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 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 (From receipt at performing laboratory)

Limitations

Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube/container (non-acid washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.

Reference Range

less than or equal to 1.4 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 may also lead to Chromium toxicity.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics

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.