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Cobalt, Random Urine : 37513
Test CodeCOBAUR or 37513
CPT Codes
83018
Instructions
Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid washed or metal free plastic container. Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non-acid washed/non-metal free container 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 a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Transport Container
Preferred:
7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
Minimum: 3 mL
7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
Minimum: 3 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Setup Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday
Report Available
1-4 days
Reference Range
Non-exposed Adult ≤2.8 mcg/L
Biological Exposure Index (end of shift/work week) ≤15.0 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