Cobalt, Joint Fluid
| Sunquest Code: | COBFLD | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6955 | Epic Name: | Cobalt Fluid |
| Methodology: | Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 4-10 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Fluid |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.4 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube |
| Patient Preparation: | High concentrations of iodine may interfere with elemental testing. Patients should abstain from iodine-containing medications or contrast agents for at least 1 month prior to specimen collection. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Separator tubes and gels. Fluid collected after administration of gadolinium (Gd) containing contrast media (may occur with MRI studies). |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Transfer 1 mL, 0.4 mL minimum, joint fluid into a Trace Element-Free Transport Tube. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (National Medical Services via ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 1290FL |
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