COBALT, BLOOD
Order Code ID
2299
Test Description
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Abbreviation
Alias
Specimen Description
Trace Metal Free Whole Blood
Container Type
Trace Metal Free EDTA (Royal Blue Top) Tube
CPT Code
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Turnaround Time
7 Days
Minimum Volume
2.0 mL
LOINC
5625-9
LOINC Description
Cobalt
Handling/Draw Instructions
Stability: Room Temperature: 30 day(s);Refrigerated: 30 day(s);Frozen (-20 °C): 3 month(s);Frozen (-70 °C): 6 month(s). Rejection Criteria: Plastic container. Light Green top tube (Lithium Heparin). Tan top tube - glass (Sodium Heparin). Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; Sodium Heparin). Gray top tube (Sodium Fluoride / Potassium Oxalate). Green top tube (Sodium Heparin). Lavender top tube (EDTA).
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