Occupational exposure and exposure to environmental contamination of Chromium may lead to toxicity. The need for Chromium supplements is unproven. Supplements taken in excess may also lead to Chromium toxicity.
2.0 mL Serum from (2nd of 2) Navy Blue Top Tubes - No Additive in a Acid Washed, in an Metal-Free Plastic Tube
5 days Ambient
10 days Refrigerated
21 days Frozen
Draw one navy blue-top tube of blood and discard.
Draw second navy blue-top tube.
Allow blood to clot in an upright position.
Centrifuge and pour the serum without disruppting red cells (do not pipette unless metal free pipette is used) into a metal-free tube.
≤1.4 mcg/L
Occupational exposure and exposure to environmental contamination of Chromium may lead to toxicity. The need for Chromium supplements is unproven. Supplements taken in excess may also lead to Chromium toxicity.
2 to 3 days
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