Chromium, Nails

Test Code

3487

CPT Codes
82495

Preferred Specimen

500 mg nail

Minimum Volume

0.5 g
If the test needs to be repeated for any reason, we will be unable to provide results

Transport Container

Plastic container (acid-washed or trace metal-free)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Not established
Refrigerated: Not established
Frozen: Not established

Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Setup Schedule

Mon, Thurs

Clinical Significance

Toxicity is mostly seen in occupational exposure.

Performing Laboratory

NMS Labs

200 Welsh Road

Horsham, PA 19044

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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.