The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Cobalt (blood)

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)
ID 29934
Availability Weekdays
Additional Information
Turn Around 7 days
Send to First Class Post to: Specialist Laboratory Medicine
Block 46
St James
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