CHROMIUM, BLOOD

Test Code: C164Specimen Collection: Whole Blood
Component:

Chromium, blood

Method:

ICP-MS

Collection Notes: Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements and multivitamin three days prior to specimen collection. 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.
Clinical Utility: Chromium is useful in monitoring exposure to chromium or to determine nutritional status.
CPT Code: 82495Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

WB EDTA Trace

Metal (1 mL)

Refrigerated
 
7
 
Days
Frozen
 
2
 
Months
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