Chromium, Whole Blood

Test Name

Chromium, Whole Blood

LIS Code

CRMBLD

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Dark Blue Top with EDTA

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Dark Blue Tube with EDTA

Summary Test Name

Chromium, Whole Blood

Minimum Volume

4.0 ml whole blood

Specimen Transport

Room temperature

Specimen Preparation In House

Do not spin

Additional Test Information

Dark blue tubes with EDTA supplied by the clinical lab specimen processing area at 531- 8353. To avoid contamination, use powderless gloves. Draw one vacutatiner of blood (1-2mL) and discard. Draw second container (2-4 mL in royal blue top, EDTA) for submission. Patient should refrain from taking mineral supllements and multi-vitamins 3 days prior to specimen collection.