Chromium, Serum

Test Code: TD_4265

CPT Code(s): 82495

$44

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Chromium

Methodology

Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Rejection Criteria

Samples collected in serum separator tube
Serum not separated from cells within 2 hours of collection
Royal blue top with EDTA
Samples submitted in non-trace metal-free tubes

Reference Range(s)

<=5.0 UG/L

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Trace metal-free (royal blue top) tube with no additive

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum

Sample Stability

Indefinitely room temperature
Indefinitely refrigerated
Indefinitely frozen

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Collection Instructions

2 mL serum from a royal blue trace metal-free tube without
additive. Allow tube to clot for at least 60 minutes, then
centrifuge sample and separate serum from cells within
2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum to a plastic
transport tube. Clearly label tube as serum from a royal
blue top tube. Room temperature.

Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce
interfering substances. Patient should be encouraged to
discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals,
and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the
advice of their physician).

Alternative Specimen

N/A