Cobalt, Plasma
Order Name
COBALT
Test Number: 3610575
Revision Date 05/15/2025
Test Number: 3610575
Revision Date 05/15/2025
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Cobalt, Plasma
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Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry | 5627-5 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5) | Plasma | Royal Blue - EDTA (Trace Element Free) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Specimen Collection: Separate plasma immediately after the collection and transfer to a certified metal-free transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166) for shipment to the laboratory. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2 - 4 days working day. |
| Clinical Use | Preferred tests for evaluating metal ion release from metal-on-metal joint arthroplasty are: Chromium, Serum and Cobalt, Serum. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83018 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |