Cobalt - urines Referred Test

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Eurofins Biomnis code

COU

Synonyms
  • Cobalt overload
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
  • A tube specifically for this analysis : No
Further information

Sample at end of work shift and at end of working week

Specific equipment available
  • T9 : Urine flasks 70 ml
Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Turnaround time

15 days

Testing Laboratory

Refered Test

Contact(s)
Customer Care
Caption

Referred TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.