Chromium, Blood | Test Detail | Quest Diagnostics

Chromium, Blood

Test Code

6085

CPT Code(s)

82495

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

Test Code

6085

CPT Code(s)

82495

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

Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

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

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Chromium, Blood - This assay is useful to monitor exposure to chromium, progress of medical treatment or determine nutritional status.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements and multivitamins three days before specimen collection.

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

≤1.2 mcg/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Patient Preparation

Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements and multivitamins three days before specimen collection.

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

≤1.2 mcg/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Collection Instructions

To avoid contamination, use powderless gloves. Draw one (royal-blue top) tube of blood and discard. Draw second (royal blue-top) tube, label tube with patient name.

Transport Container

EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Clotted

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.7 mL

Collection Instructions

To avoid contamination, use powderless gloves. Draw one (royal-blue top) tube of blood and discard. Draw second (royal blue-top) tube, label tube with patient name.

Transport Container

EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Clotted

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.

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

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase 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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