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Chromium (blood)

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Chromium (blood)

Checking blood chromium levels can help assess whether there is a deficiency in this essential mineral, which plays a key role in regulating blood sugar and insulin sensitivity. Low chromium levels have been linked to insulin resistance, weight gain, and difficulty managing blood sugar.

What to Expect

Note: refrain from taking mineral supplements and multivitamins three days before specimen collection

Panel is drawn at Quest Labs. Locations are available nationwide.

Details

Biomarker(s) tested:

Chromium, blood

Results

The turnaround time for results and Root doctor insights is typically 3–4 weeks post-draw. Once ready, the Root team will upload them to your personal Root dashboard and alert you for viewing.

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