11 days
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
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Simultaneous measurement of chromium and cobalt, especially in patients with metal implants.
Whole Blood
4 mL
Royal blue-top (EDTA) metal-free tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Beyond 3 days |
| Frozen | Beyond 3 days |