Cobalt, Urine (Random or 24-Hour) Test

The urine cobalt test is used to monitor industrial exposure to cobalt. Cobalt poisoning through chronic exposure may result in pulmonary fibrosis, cough, and dyspnea. Acute exposures are generally characterized by an allergic dermatitis. Cobalt is employed industrially in certain grades of steel and in tungsten carbide tools, and cobalt compounds are used as pigments in paints. Although cobalt is found in the general environment, overexposure typically occurs in the industrial environment, primarily through the inhalation of cobalt dust and/or fumes.

A significant deviation from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.

Private MD Lab Services offers the following test for urine (random or 24-hour) cobalt:

Cobalt, Urine (Random or 24-Hour) Test  $199.49	Add To Cart

The Cobalt, Urine Test contains the following tests:

creatinine, urine	cobalt, urine
cobalt:creatinine ratio	cobalt, urine (24-hour) if specified