Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD32698Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Chromium, Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Occupational exposure and exposure to environmental contamination of chromium may lead to toxicity. The need for chromium supplements is unproven. Supplements taken in excess can lead to toxicity.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Chromium
AnalyteChromium, Plasma • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Acid‑washed or metal‑free tube
Collection Instructions
Draw one royal blue‑top EDTA tube and discard; draw second royal blue‑top tube; centrifuge and pour (do not pipette) plasma into a metal‑free tube.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 10 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |