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Test Code
CHRMB
Test Name
Chromium
CPT Codes
82495
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

This test is used to monitor industrial exposure. This test is not intended to monitor chromium levels in diabetic patients or in patients with suspected chromium deficiencies.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Royal Blue Top (EDTA)

Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect royal blue top (EDTA) tube via venipuncture
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate plasma from cells immediately after collection.
  2. Transfer 3 mL of plasma to a certified metal-free aliquot tube.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Sample without EDTA
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP- MS)
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  •  Cr, Plasma
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Routine, daily
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