| EX0383 COBALT, BLOOD |
| Specimen: |
4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 metal-free Royal Blue Top (K2EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. |
| Stability: |
| Room |
Refrigerated |
Frozen |
| 6 hrs |
48 hrs |
NA |
|
| Method: |
ICPMS |
| Comment: |
Use only specified containers. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours. |
| Report: |
Contact us to know the TAT. |
| Usage: |
Cobalt is widely distributed in the environment and used in the manufacture of hard alloys which are components of joint prosthesis devices. Cobalt salts are also used in the glass and pigment industry. This assay is used to detect Cobalt toxicity and to monitor metallic prosthetic implants are. |
| Doctor Specialty: |
Physician |
| Disease: |
Industrial diseases |
| Components: |
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| Courier Charges: |
0.00 |
| Home Collection: |
Available (*T&C Apply) |
| Department: |
ATOMIC ABSORPTION |
| Pre Test Information: |
The patient should avoid mineral supplements, Vitamin B12, or Vitamin B Complex 3 days prior to specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours. |
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