Cobalt
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COST
Synonyms
- Cobalt concentration
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Clinical significance
A trace element contained in vitamin B12. Cobalt salts are used to treat anemia and cyanide poisoning. Fairly widely used in industry (chemical, paints and alloys) and occupational exposure can result in asthma, contact dermatitis and hematological problems.
Preanalytics
- 3 mL :
- Sodium heparin whole blood (do not use gel separator tubes)
- Reftrigerated
- A tube specifically for this analysis : No
Further information
Sample at end of work shift and at end of working week
Specific equipment available
- T4 : Sodium Heparin tube
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Turnaround time
15 days
Testing Laboratory
Biomnis Lyon
Contact(s)
Customer Care