Micronutrient, Cobalt, Blood
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Cobalt is part of our diet. Approximately 85% of absorbed cobalt is excreted in the urine and the remainder eliminated in stool. Toxicity may occur in select industrial environments.
- Cobalt, Blood
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Micronutrient, Cobalt, Blood
Cobalt is a dietary mineral. Most of the cobalt we absorb is passed out through urine, with a small amount leaving through stool. While cobalt is essential, too much can be harmful, especially in certain work environments. Since cobalt isn't mined in the U.S., it's brought in from other countries.
Cobalt is a dietary mineral. Most of the cobalt we absorb is passed out through urine, with a small amount leaving through stool. While cobalt is essential, too much can be harmful, especially in certain work environments. Since cobalt isn't mined in the U.S., it's brought in from other countries.
What patients is this test right for?
This test might be recommended for individuals exposed to high levels of cobalt, especially in industrial settings, or to assess dietary cobalt levels.
What type of sample is required for this test?
4 mL whole blood.
It needs to be collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube.
It needs to be collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube.
Test Resources
Information on where to find more about this test is not provided.
2–5 business days
Age Reference Range
≥18 years ≤1.8 mcg/L
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
≥18 years ≤1.8 mcg/L
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
You should refrain from taking mineral supplements, vitamin B-12 or vitamin B complex three days before specimen collection.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 2 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 10 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria: NA
Minimum age:
18
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
