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Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PaLM)

Fluids Orthopedic Panel

Specimen Types:	BD Royal Blue K2-EDTA Vacutainer.
Included Elements:	Chromium Cobalt Titanium
Uses:	To evaluate patients with metallic orthopedic implants such as Chromium, Cobalt, and Titanium.
Shipping Instructions:	Click here for shipping instructions

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