C0143
Cobalt 24 hour Urine
Test Details: This test is used for detecting cobalt exposure and monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear. High concentration of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metal tests; a specimen should not be collected with in 96 hours of gadolinium exposure.
Category
Advanced Routine Diagnostics
Pre-test Information
Avoid collecting the specimen in an area where environmental contamination is likely to occur. Use only stainless steel needles and non-powder gloves when handling and collecting. Wash the collection site with soap and water, followed by an alcohol swab. Do not use disinfectants containing iodine. When multiple blood specimens need to be collected from one patient, the trace elements sample should be the first tube collected, Leakproof Metal free Urine container is recommended . 20ml of urine sample. No preservative
Report Delivery
4 working days
Gender
All
Organ
Multi-Organ
Cobalt 24 hour Urine
2750
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