Cobalt, 24 Hour Urine

• CPT Code: 83789
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• Specimen Type: 24 hr Urine
• Frequency: Setup: Thur; analytic time 1 day
• Instructions: 10mL aliquot from 24hr urine in plastic contianer with no metal cap or glued inserts. Refrigerate within 4 hrs. No preservatives. Min. 1.0mL.
• Text: Useful in detecting cobalt toxicity or monitoring metallic prosthetic implant wear. Cobalt is rare but widely distributed in the environment. It is an essential cofactor in vitamin B12. While cobalt is an essential element, cobalt deficiency has not been reported in humans.
• Methodology: Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)