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CHROMIUM, PLASMA

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1107    Geisinger Epic ID:  52353

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Plasma


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

2 mL plasma in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube; minimum 1 mL.


Special notes: 

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



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and pour (do not pipette) the plasma into a metal-free tube


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (cold packs).


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 5 days. Refrigerated: 10 days. Frozen: 21 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  82495
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 3484; Chromium, Pl


Clinical significance: 

Occupational exposure and exposure to environmental contamination of chromium may lead to toxicity. The need for chromium supplements is unproven. Supplements taken in excess may also lead to chromium toxicity.


Review Date:  12/09/2024

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