Micronutrient, Cobalt, Blood

The Micronutrient, Cobalt, Blood test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker.

Clinical Significance
Micronutrient, Cobalt, Blood - 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 is not mined in the United States so primary supplies are imported.

Patients must be 18 years of age or greater.

Patient Preparation
Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements, vitamin B-12 or vitamin B complex three days before specimen collection.

Reference Range(s)
≥18 years    ≤1.8 mcg/L
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.