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.
Turn Around
7 days.
Send to
First Class Post to:
Specialist Laboratory Medicine
Block 46
St James
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
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.