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 |
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The Cobalt,
Urine Test contains the following tests:
creatinine, urine
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cobalt, urine |
cobalt:creatinine ratio
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cobalt, urine (24-hour) if specified |
