Chromium, RBC | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

Chromium, RBC

Test Code

3479

CPT Code(s)

82495

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

3479

CPT Code(s)

82495

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

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In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Chromium, RBC - Exposure monitoring/investigation; not for clinical diagnostic purposes.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL RBCs collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top ) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

RBCs collected in Greiner Trace Elements NH sodium heparin tubes

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Collection Instructions

Centrifuge and separate plasma within 2 hours of collection. Leave RBCs in the original collection container and replace stopper.

Transport Container

EDTA trace metal-free (royal-blue top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not stable

Reject Criteria

Received frozen • Sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube • Sodium fluoride/potassium oxalate (gray-top) tube • ACD (yellow-top) tube • EDTA (lavender-top) tube • Lithium heparin (light green-top) tube • Sodium heparin glass (tan-top) tube • Sodium heparin (green-top) tube

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL RBCs collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top ) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

RBCs collected in Greiner Trace Elements NH sodium heparin tubes

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Collection Instructions

Centrifuge and separate plasma within 2 hours of collection. Leave RBCs in the original collection container and replace stopper.

Transport Container

EDTA trace metal-free (royal-blue top) tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: Not stable

Reject Criteria

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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