Chromium, Blood

Test code

6085

CPT code(s)*

82495

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Clinical significance

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

Test resources

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Details

Test details

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.

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

Reference range(s)

≤1.2 mcg/L

LOINC® codes

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

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