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COBALT, FLUID

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1158    Geisinger Epic ID:  52557

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Body fluid


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1 mL body fluid submitted in a plastic, leak-proof acid-washed or trace metal-free container; minimum 0.4 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (cold packs).


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: Not established. Refrigerated: Not established. Frozen: Not established.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  83018
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 90438, Cobalt, Flui


Clinical significance: 

Exposure monitoring/investigation. Not for clinical diagnostic purposes.


Review Date:  12/09/2024

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