Chromium, Nails | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

Chromium, Nails

Test Code

3487

CPT Code(s)

82495

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

Test Code

3487

CPT Code(s)

82495

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

Not offered in Quest Nichols Institute - Chantilly, VA | Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano | Quest Nichols Institute -San Juan Capistrano, CA. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

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Clinical Significance

Chromium, Nails - Toxicity is mostly seen in occupational exposure.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

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

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

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

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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