4 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood from 1 metal free Royal Blue Top (K2EDTA) tube available from TrueMedix. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
ICPMS
Sample Fri by 6 pm; Report Sat
This assay is used for screening occupational exposure to Chromium and for monitoring metallic prosthetic implant ware. Chromium concentrations are increased in patients with metallic joint prosthesis.
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If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.