COBALT, SERUM

Method and Reference values Modification

Test code: 3410
Mnemonic code: COS

Effective update from 04/03/2024

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Method: Spectrophotometry Atomic Absorption   Reference Values:   Less than 3 µg/L   * Source: PNT, Insert      Version of Test: 4

Method:Inductively Coupled Plasma/ Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)   Reference Values*:     Less than 1 µg/L   Interpretive Values**:   For patients with MoM prostheses:     No wear: Less than or equal to 2 µg/L     Wear risk: 2-10 µg/L     Wear increment: Greater than or equal to 10 µg/L     Systemic intoxication: Greater than 20 µg/L     *Source: Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 2015   ** Source: SECCA 2012                       Version of Test: 5

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