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Lab Test Dictionary

Chromium, Serum (5248)

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)


Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Valencia


Epic ID

LAB00954

Lab Test Days

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Standard TAT

2-5 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

2-4 mL Blood

Container Type

Royal Blue (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Draw one royal blue-top tube of blood and discard. Draw second royal blue-top tube.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 10 Days; Frozen: 21 Days

Test Volume Required

2 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL Serum

Processing Instructions

Separate serum from cells within two hours. Transfer separated serum to a plastic acid wahsed or metal free vial container.


CPT Codes

82495


Revised

06-09-2023

Initials

DM