Test Details
Methodology
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Result 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.
Use
This test is used to monitor industrial exposure. This test is not intended to monitor chromium levels in diabetic patients or in patients with suspected chromium deficiencies.
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This test is used to 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.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Lab |
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration. |
References
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Container
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube
Collection Instructions
Separate plasma immediately after the collection, and transfer to a certified metal-free plastic transport tube (PeopleSoft N° 111166) for shipment to the laboratory.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Range
| Age | Male | Female |
| 0 to 1 y | 0.7–3.2 | 0.7–3.2 |
| 2 to 12 y | 0.6–3.0 | 0.4–2.8 |
| 13 to 17 y | 0.3–2.3 | 0.3–2.3 |
| 18 to 40 y | 0.2–1.6 | 0.2–1.8 |
| 41 to 80 y | 0.2–4.8 | 0.2–4.8 |
| 81 to 110 y | 0.5–3.3 | 0.4–3.5 |
Environmental exposure: 0.1−2.1 μg/L |
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Storage Instructions
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Sample without EDTA
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 |
| Order Code | 071522 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Chromium, Plasma | |||||
| Order Loinc | 5622-6 | |||||
| Result Code | 071546 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Chromium, Plasma | |||||
| UofM | ug/L | |||||
| Result LOINC | 5622-6 |