The assay is useful to:
1. Monitor exposure to chromium
2. Monitor progress of medical treatment
3. Determin nutritional status
Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements, and multi-vitamins three days prior to specimen collection.
4.0 mL Whole Blood in a Navy Blue Top Tube - EDTA
48 hours Ambient
7 days Refrigerated (preferred)
Avoid contamination, use powderless gloves.
Draw one Navy Blue Top with 1.0 to 2.0 mL blood and discard
Fill Navy Blue Top label and send for testing.
2.0 mL Whole Blood
< 1.3 mcg/L
The assay is useful to:
1. Monitor exposure to chromium
2. Monitor progress of medical treatment
3. Determin nutritional status
3 to 6 days
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