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Chromium, Plasma
Test Code:
071522
Performing Lab: LabCorp Burlington
CPT Code:
82495   
Specimen Container Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type Plasma
Volume 3 mL
Minimum Volume 1.5 mL
Temperature Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Specimen Handling Separate plasma immediately after the collection, and transfer to a certified metal-free transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166) for shipment to the laboratory.
Methodology Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Stability Room Temperature: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
Unacceptable Conditions Sample without EDTA
Days Set-Up M-F
Shift Performed 2
TAT From Set-Up 2 - 5 Days
Result Code Result Name LOINC
071546 Chromium, Plasma 5622-6