Chromium, Blood
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test might be recommended for individuals who have been exposed to chromium, are undergoing treatment that affects chromium levels, or need to assess their nutritional intake of chromium.
- Chromium, Blood
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Chromium, Blood - This test is important for checking chromium levels in the body. It can help track exposure to chromium, see how well treatment is working, or understand nutritional status.
What patients is this test right for?
This test might be recommended for individuals who have been exposed to chromium, are undergoing treatment that affects chromium levels, or need to assess their nutritional intake of chromium.
What type of sample is required for this test?
4 mL whole blood. The sample should be collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or a sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube.
Test Resources
Information on this test can be found through healthcare professional resources or directly from the lab's website.
2–5 business days
≤1.2 mcg/L
You should refrain from taking mineral supplements and multivitamin three days before specimen collection.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.7 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Clotted
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
