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Chromium, plasma
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | CHRO |
| Test group | Chromium |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Atomic Absorption Spectrometry with Zeeman Background Correction |
| Patient Preparation | Patient should refrain from taking vitamins, mineral or herbal supplements at least one week prior to speciman collection. |
| Collection Instructions | Click here for detailed instructions for collecting samples for Trace Metals |
| Container type | Navy blue top (EDTA) with Lavender printing on label. |
| Amount to Collect | 5 mL blood |
| Sample type | EDTA Plasma |
| Preferred volume | 2 mL plasma |
| Min. Volume | 1 mL plasma |
| Processing notes | Centrifuge and pour off plasma into a trace metal free container. Transport to China Basin sendouts refrigerated. Order Quest #95019P. For B&T patients order LabCorp test #071522 |
| Units | µg/L (mcg/L) |
| Normal range | ≤ 3.5 µg/L |
| Synonyms | Cr |
| Stability | Room temperature 1 day, refrigerated 1 week, frozen at -20C 2 weeks. |
| Turn around times | Run 2x per week. Turnaround 4-6 days |
| CPT coding | 82495-90 |
| LOINC code | 5622-6 |
| Last Updated | 9/8/2012 2:44 PM |
| Entry Number | 1156 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667