What this test is
The test measures cobalt in blood. Cobalt is a component of hard metals used in cutting tools and can cause hard-metal lung disease, with effects on heart muscle in some cases.
Category: Toxicology & Heavy Metals
Cobalt (Co) in Blood (EDTA)
Blood cobalt assesses exposure found in hard-metal tool grinding, pigment production and some medical implants.
What it is used for, and who should test
- Surveillance of workers grinding and sharpening hard-metal tools
- Assessing workers in pigment or coating production containing cobalt
- Following up patients with metal alloy implants when a doctor considers it relevant
Sample and preparation
- Sample
- 2-3 mL of blood in a metal-free EDTA tube (purple top)
- Preparation
- No fasting required. Avoid hard-metal dust exposure before sampling, as advised by our staff.
Where to get tested
Samples are collected and results issued at S.F. Laboratory, the in-house laboratory of BK5 Med Health Clinic in Don Hua Lo, Chon Buri. No appointment is needed; walk in during opening hours.
- Sample collection at BK5 Clinic, 149/6-7 Don Hua Lo, Chon Buri District, Chon Buri 20000
- Open Monday-Friday 08.30-20.00 and Saturday 08.30-17.00
- Ask questions or book ahead on LINE @824xsgsj or call 063-223-6161
The information on this page is general knowledge to support your decisions and is not personal medical advice. Interpreting results and planning treatment requires assessment by a doctor. Please consult our medical staff before deciding on testing or treatment.
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Toxicology & Heavy Metals
Frequently asked questions about this test
How does cobalt relate to lung problems?
Inhaled cobalt or hard-metal dust over time can cause hard-metal lung disease, which is why this occupational group is monitored.
Who should be tested?
People regularly exposed to cobalt dust, or patients where a doctor suspects exposure from an implanted material.
How should I prepare for Cobalt (Co) in Blood (EDTA)?
No fasting required. Avoid hard-metal dust exposure before sampling, as advised by our staff.
How long do results take?
About 15 days, depending on the laboratory workload that day. Our staff will confirm the collection time when you are served.
Where can I have this test done?
Samples are collected and results issued at S.F. Laboratory, the in-house laboratory of BK5 Med Health Clinic in Don Hua Lo, Chon Buri. No appointment is needed; walk in during opening hours.
How much does Cobalt (Co) in Blood (EDTA) cost?
Prices are not shown on this website. Ask for pricing and packages on LINE @824xsgsj or call 063-223-6161.
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Phone
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Address
149/6-7 Don Hua Lo, Chon Buri District, Chon Buri 20000, Thailand
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- Monday - Friday
- 08.30 - 20.00
- Saturday
- 08.30 - 17.00