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Test ID: HCOB WB

Cobalt, Blood

Test Overview

Method

Inductively coupled plasma-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (ICP-TripleQ MS)

Result Included

Cobalt

Specimen

Specimen Type

Whole Blood (K2-EDTA)

Containers

Preferred Containers

BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)

Volume

Sample Volume

4 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect in contaminant-free tube.

Handling Information

Do not open tube or separate. Store and send cold.

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Cobalt
    nmol/L
    0.68 - 10.9
    µg/L x 16.97

Referral Location

Canada

Test Version

Last Updated

2019-09-30