Cobalt (Joint Fluid)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BMIS

Test Code (Numeric Code)

3518

Laboratory Handling

Separating

DO NOT CENTRIFUGE

Laboratory

LabPLUS Trace Metals

Sample Stability

10 days at 2-8°C
Indefinite if frozen

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Performed fortnightly

Specimen Type

  • Fluid Other

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 27/08/2026