Cobalt, Serum

Message
Immediate Specimen Processing: Collect in a metal free container (dark blue). Centrifuge specimen and transfer serum/plasma to a plastic screw-cap trace metal-free vial. Ambulatory Transport Temperature to Inova Central Lab: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 10 days


Test Code
LAB1020 COBLT


Alias/See Also
COBLT


CPT Codes
83018

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions: Pour into a trace metal-free plastic vial. Preferred Testing Volume: 0.5 mL serum/plasmaMinimum Testing Volume: 0.2 mL serum/plasma Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 10 daysRefrigerated : 10 daysFrozen: 10 days Performing Lab: Quest Diagnostics Chantilly


Report Available
3-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170301



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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