Chromium, Joint Fluid
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Methodology: | Inductively coupled plasma/Mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82495 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 4-10 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Joint Fluid |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube Alternate Containers: Plastic leakproof container, sterile for INPATIENT COLLECTION ONLY |
| Collection Instructions: | Caution should be taken to keep the specimen free from trace metal contamination. |
| Patient Preparation: | High concentrations of iodine may interfere with elemental testing. Patients should abstain from iodine-containing medications or contrast agents for at least 1 month prior to specimen collection for elemental testing. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Separator tubes or gels. Fluid collected after administration of gadolinium (Gd) containing contrast media (may occur with MRI studies. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Aliquot 1 mL, 0.4 mL minimum, into plastic metal-free vial. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (National Medical Services via ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 1261 FL |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | None |
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