CHROMIUM PLASMA

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: CHRO
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026314
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-5 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 3.0(1.5) mL Plasma
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Whole Blood
Collection Info:
Container: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube
Collection: Separate plasma immediately after the collection, and transfer to a certified metal-free plastic transport tube

Specimen Acceptability

Cause for Rejection:
Sample without EDTA

Methods

Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Clinical Utilities

Monitor industrial exposure. This test is not intended to monitor chromium levels in diabetic patients or in patients with suspected chromium deficiencies.

CPT Codes

82495

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

Reference Range

Environmental exposure: 0.1-2.1 μg/L