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'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 |
