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Chromium Serum

What it measures

Also listed as
Chromium, Serum
Tests in the graph that measure it
4

A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.

Tests that measure Chromium Serum

Chromium Serum

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
5248
Specimen
Serum
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Occupational exposure and exposure to environmental contamination of chromium may lead to toxicity. The need for chromium supplements is unproven. Supplements taken in excess can lead to toxicity.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 5248

Micronutrients MineralElement Panel

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
10235
Specimen
Serum
Fasting
Required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 10235

Mineral Profile RBCs

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
35694
Specimen
2 mL RBCs collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Exposure monitoring/investigation. Not for clinical diagnostic purposes.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 35694

Metals Acute Poisoning Panel Blood CSA

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
35444
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 35444

About this page

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