Chromium, Blood
Test Mnemonic
CHROM
CPT Codes
- 82495 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
5619-2
Aliases
- Cr
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
FDA Category
Analyte Specific Reagent
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Whole blood | EDTA (Royal blue) | N/A | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 30 Days |
| Refrigerated | 30 Days |
| Frozen | 30 Days |
Days Performed
Tue
Turnaround Time
1 - 8 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Inductively Coupled Plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
Reference Range
| Chromium, Blood | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0.2-0.6 | ug/L |
Special Info
2 mL whole blood drawn in a Royal Blue EDTA tube.
Clinical Info
Evaluation of suspected chromium deficiency or toxicity