Cobalt (blood)

Whole blood cobalt is measured to assess the functioning of metal-on-metal hip prostheses. Please refer to MHRA medical device alert document MDA/2017/018.
Tube | EDTA (Haem) |
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ID | 29934 |
Availability | Weekdays |
Additional Information | |
Turn Around | 7 days |
Send to | First Class Post to: Specialist Laboratory Medicine, Block 46, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF |
Collection Con | Sample collection with a stainless steel needle can lead to contamination of the blood. |
Sample REQ | Whole blood. Store at 4C prior to sending. |
Telepath | CBB1J |
ICE Codes | LCBB |