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2014505
Chromium, RBC
CR RBC
Ordering Recommendation
Preferred specimen type to investigate or monitor potential hexavalent chromium exposure.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state 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
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Varies
Reported
8-11 days
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
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)
