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CHROMIUM, FLUID

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1314    Geisinger Epic ID:  53181

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Body fluid


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1 mL body fluid submitted in an acid-washed or trace metal-free plastic leak-proof container; minimum 0.4 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (cold packs).


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: Not established. Refrigerated: Not established. Frozen: Not established.



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 90421, Chromium, Fl


Clinical significance: 

Exposure Monitoring/Investigation; not for clinical diagnostic purposes.


Review Date:  12/11/2024

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