Cobalt 24 Hour Urine

What is the Cobalt 24 Hour Urine Test? Cobalt is well-known as a mineral that people regularly absorb through their diets. We consume about 280 g of cobalt every day, which is expelled from our bodies in the form of urine or faeces. Cobalt is widely used in manufacturing tungsten carbide tools, steel, paints, and even fertilisers. To determine one's exposure to industrial cobalt, cobalt urine or serum test is performed.

Notably, enough cobalt levels are required for vitamin B12 metabolism, and no cases of cobalt deficiency have been recorded. Because it contains enough cobalt, vitamin B-12 is recommended as a cobalt supplement.

Why done? 

Cobalt is not highly hazardous, but too much of it might cause health difficulties. Cobalt allergy symptoms include pulmonary oedema, nausea, blood loss, vomiting, and even renal failure.

Pulmonary sickness, thyroid level variations, and skin problems may occur in more challenging situations. Lung cancer is more likely to develop in the workforce exposed to cobalt during cobalt manufacturing cobalt alloy metals.

Procedure

>>A 24-hour urine sample is needed. 

How does one prepare for the test? 

>>Vitamin supplements like B12 or Vitamin B Complex may alter the cobalt urine test findings.

Required documents for Cobalt 24 Hour Urine Test

• Doctor prescription. 
• A valid government ID.

After care

>>No care is required.

Cost of Cobalt 24 Hour Urine test in Delhi

The Cobalt 24 Hour Urine Test cost varies by region and facility. So constantly get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centres like Ganesh Diagnostic. It is staffed by trained and experienced professionals to assure patient and visitor safety.