Chromium and Cobalt, whole blood

Alphabetical Test listing

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Useful for:

Detect metal ion accumulation caused by metal-on-metal (MoM) implants.

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood, metal free

Collection container:

Volume:

4.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gentle inverting 8 - 10 times, to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Transport container:

Navy blue metal free vial/tube with EDTA

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred)

Ambient - 3 days

Frozen (OK)

Performing lab:

LabCorp Burlington (738770); R-NX

TAT:

3 - 7 days

Method:

Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Reference ranges:

See report

CPT codes:

82495
83018

Date created:

06/10/2025

Review date:

06/10/2025