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HelpTest Code Billings Clinic: 9636 Quest: 5248X Chromium, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Useful For
This assay is useful to monitor exposure to chromium, progress of medical treatment or determine nutritional status.
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Plain, royal-blue top Monoject trace element blood collection tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Additional Information: High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metals tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Reference Values
≤1.4 µg/L
Day(s) Test Set Up
Daily
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82495 - Chromium
LOINC Code Information
|
Result ID |
Reporting Name |
LOINC Code |
|
CHROMIUM |
Chromium, Blood |
5622-6 |