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Chromium, RBC
2014505
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Ordering Recommendation
Preferred specimen type to investigate or monitor potential hexavalent chromium exposure.
Mnemonic
CR RBC
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-11 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Royal Blue (K2EDTA).
Specimen Preparation
Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transport 1 mL RBCs in the original collection tube. (Min: 0.4 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 month; Refrigerated: 1 month; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
82495
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2014506 | Chromium, RBC | 5621-8 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
Chromium, RBC
National Medical Services (NMS)
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