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- Cr, Plasma
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube
Collection
Separate plasma immediately after the collection, and transfer to a certified metal-free plastic transport tube (PeopleSoft N° 111166) for shipment to the laboratory.
Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Causes for Rejection
Sample without EDTA
Test Details
Use
Monitor industrial exposure. This test is not intended to monitor chromium levels in diabetic patients or in patients with suspected chromium deficiencies.
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Methodology
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Reference Interval
Environmental exposure: 0.1−2.1 μg/L
References
Schermaier AJ, O'Connor LH, Pearson KH. Semiautomated determination of chromium in whole blood and serum by Zeeman electrothermal atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Clin Chim Acta. 1985; 152(1-2):123-134.4053394
Veillon C. Chromium. Methods Enzymol. 1988; 158:334-343.3374384
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 071522 | Chromium, Plasma | 5622-6 | 071546 | Chromium, Plasma | ug/L | 5622-6 |
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