Test directory: Cobalt, Blood

Ordering Code 8619
Test Name Cobalt, Blood
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container Trace Element EDTA (Royal Blue)
Optimum Volume 3 mL
Collection Instructions Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements, vitamin B12 or vitamin B complex for three days prior to specimen collection
Handling Instructions Do not aliquot specimens. Specimen is forwarded to another lab for testing; do not share with other tests.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 48 Hours
Refrigerated: 5 Days
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 14 Days
Methodology Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of July 6, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Cobalt, Blood ALL See report.