About This Test
Cobalt is widely distributed in the environment and used in the manufacture of hard alloys which are component of joint prosthesis devices. Cobalt salts are also used in the glass and pigment industry. This assay is used to detect Cobalt toxicity and to monitor metallic prosthetic implantware.
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
3 Days
Preparation / Prerequisite
4 mL (2 mL min.) Whole blood in 1 metal free Royal Blue Top (K2EDTA) tube available from LPL. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. Patient should avoid mineral supplements, Vitamin B12 or Vitamin B Complex 3 days prior to specimen collection. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Outsourced test are being done from Dr. Lal Path Lab. Charges and reporting time is same as of Dr. Lal Path Labs.
Patient should avoid mineral supplements, Vitamin B12 or Vitamin B Complex 3 days prior to specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
This test is important for detecting cobalt exposure or toxicity early to prevent organ damage and monitor at-risk patients.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
