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Cobalt, Blood : 35417
Test CodeCOBATB or 35417
CPT Codes
83018
Instructions
Avoid worksite collection. To avoid contamination, use powderless gloves. Do not aliquot specimens.
Note: Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements, vitamin B12 or vitamin B complex 3 days prior to specimen collection. Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube/container (non-acid washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Note: Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements, vitamin B12 or vitamin B complex 3 days prior to specimen collection. Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube/container (non-acid washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood in Royal blue EDTA
Minimum
2 mL
Alternate Specimen
Royal blue Sodium Heparin tube
4 mL whole blood in Royal blue EDTA
Minimum
2 mL
Alternate Specimen
Royal blue Sodium Heparin tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Setup Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday
Report Available
1-4 days
Reference Range
≤1.8 mcg/L
Clinical Significance
Cobalt is part of our diet. Approximately 85% of absorbed cobalt is excreted in the urine and the remainder eliminated in stool. Toxicity may occur in select industrial environments. Cobalt is not mined in the United States so primary supplies are imported.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
