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)

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