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Cobalt, Plasma

Test Code
071506


Alias/See Also
Co, Plasma


CPT Codes
83018

Preferred Specimen
Plasma


Minimum Volume
0.6 mL


Instructions
Separate plasma immediately after the collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube for shipment to the laboratory.


Transport Container
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube


Transport Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.


Specimen Stability
14 days


Methodology
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Setup Schedule
Monday - Friday - 2nd shift




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