9 days
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
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Measures blood chromium levels. Used to monitor exposure or deficiency.
Plasma
3 mL
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube and transfer to a certified metal-free plastic transport tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
| Freeze/thaw cycles | Stable x3 |