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: Deprecated Chromium, Plasma, Mass Concentration

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

: This entry refers to a deprecated test for measuring the mass concentration of chromium in plasma. Chromium testing may be used to assess exposure to certain forms of chromium, but this specific coded test is no longer active.

Quick summary

[": This is an inactive (deprecated) chromium plasma test and should not be ordered; ask your provider about a current alternative if chromium testing is needed."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
9510-9
Short code
Deprecated Chromium Plas-mCnc
Synonyms
Deprecated Chromium Plas-mCnc
Category
chemistry
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

: About This Test

: This slug describes a laboratory measurement of chromium, a trace element, in a plasma specimen, reported as a mass concentration. The "deprecated" prefix indicates the code has been retired and is retained only for historical or mapping purposes.

: What Chromium Is

: Chromium is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in food and the environment. It exists in different forms, and some industrial or occupational exposures to certain forms can be harmful, which is why testing may sometimes be considered.

: Why It May Have Been Used

: Chromium measurement has historically been used to help evaluate possible exposure or monitor occupational and environmental contact. Interpretation depends on the specific form of chromium, the specimen, and the clinical context.

: Important Limitations

: Because this test code is deprecated, results from it may not be directly comparable to current methods. No numeric reference range is provided here, since values vary by laboratory method and population.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

◆Associated findings1

Short name

: NONE

Frequently asked questions

: Can I still order this exact test?
: No. The code is marked deprecated, meaning it has been retired. Your healthcare provider or laboratory can help identify a current, validated alternative if testing is appropriate.
: Does a chromium result by itself diagnose a problem?
: No. A single result does not establish a diagnosis. It must be interpreted with your medical and exposure history, symptoms, and other findings by a qualified clinician.
: Is there a standard normal range I can compare to?
: There is no universal numeric range given here, because reference values differ by laboratory method, specimen type, and population. Use the reference range supplied with your own report and discuss it with your provider.
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    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
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    Lab Tests OnlineSource
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    Mayo Clinic — Tests & ProceduresSource

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