CHROMIUMP
Chromium, Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3376
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Royal blue top (EDTA)
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
1.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
In the nocturnal total parenteral nutrition patient, the sample will be drawn "fasting" in the afternoon, before the nocturnal solution is started for the evening.
Specimen Processing:
SEPARATE THE PLASMA IMMEDIATELY AFTER COLLECTION AND TRANSFER TO A METAL FREE POUR OFF TUBE.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 day
Unacceptable Condition:
Samples not collected in royal blue top EDTA tubes will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
82495 - Chromium (EAP 30021054)
Method:
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)