Chromium

Message

Draw one (royal blue-top) tube of blood and discard. Draw second (royal blue-top) tube. Allow blood to clot in an upright position. Centrifuge and pour ( Do not pipette) the serum into a metal-free tube. Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a nontrace element tube or nonacid-washed/nonmetal-free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a nontrace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing; however, elevated results are reported with the message that resubmission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.

Test Code

LAB967 CHROM

Alias/See Also

CHROM

CPT Codes
82495

Includes

@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@

Instructions

Minimum Testing Volume: 1 mL Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 5 DaysRefrigerated : 10 DaysFrozen: 21 Days

Report Available

3-Days

Clinical Significance

1230171065

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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