Test directory: Chromium

Ordering Code 5457
Test Name Chromium
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Trace Element Clot Activator (Royal Blue)
Other Specimen/Container None
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions Do Not use SST
Patient should refrain from taking vitamins, mineral or herbal supplements at least one week prior to specimen collection.
Handling Instructions Transfer serum into trace element aliquot tube.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 1 Week
Frozen: 2 Weeks
Rejection Criteria Gel barrier tube, Non-metal free tube
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Chromium ALL See report.