Cobalt, Serum
Tube Type
| Test ID |
|
LAB1020 |
| EPIC ORDER |
|
COBALT |
| CPT Code(s) |
|
83018 |
| Group/Individual Test |
|
Individual |
| Laboratory |
|
Core Referral Testing |
| Tube Station |
|
30 |
| Specimen |
Routine: |
5.5 mL blood/navy blue tube; See comments |
| |
Micro: |
1.2 mL blood |
| Availability |
Routine: |
Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories |
| Turnaround Time |
|
3-7 days |
| Reference Range |
Normal: |
See separate report |
| Comments |
- Do not collect within 96 hours of administration of gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media.
- For Outreach clients: Spin specimen down, aliquot into "Mayo Metal Free" tube, and send to the lab refrigerated OR send blood to Outreach Lab via STAT courier for lab to receive the specimen within 3 hours of collection.
|
Reviewed by J. Carr on December 03, 2025
