Cobalt – Urine

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MISH

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7392

Synonyms

Cobalt (Urine)

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Register with a dedicated lab number.

Follow proper procedure for sending miscellaneous samples - Write test name in clinical details and on the PDF/dispatch notes.

The urine pottle used for specimen collection must be shown to be free of Cobalt contamination.

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