COBALT PLASMA
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: COBAL
UPHSM LIS Test #: 025550
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 025550
Schedule:
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 2 mL (0.6 min)
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Plasma
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.6 mL
Container: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube
Collection: Separate plasma immediately after the collection, and transfer to a certified metal-free plastic transport tube for shipment to the laboratory.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Plasma
Collection Info:
Minimum Volume: 0.6 mL
Container: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube
Collection: Separate plasma immediately after the collection, and transfer to a certified metal-free plastic transport tube for shipment to the laboratory.
Methods
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Clinical Utilities
Monitor industrial exposure to cobalt
CPT Codes
83018
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
• Environmental exposure: <1.0 μg/L
• Occupational exposure: BEI® (sampling time is end of shift at end of work week): 1.0 μg/L1
• Occupational exposure: BEI® (sampling time is end of shift at end of work week): 1.0 μg/L1
