Cobalt Blood Test
Cobalt Blood Test
Cobalt Blood Test
Cobalt Blood Test
Cobalt Blood Test
Cobalt Blood Test
Cobalt Blood Test
Cobalt Blood Test
Cobalt Blood Test
Cobalt Blood Test
Cobalt Blood Test
Cobalt Blood Test

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Cobalt Blood Test

$84.70 AUD

Metal-on-metal hip replacement, occupational exposure to cobalt, or unexplained heart, thyroid, or neurological symptoms?

Measures blood cobalt levels. Essential component of vitamin B12 but toxic in excess. Monitors metal-on-metal implant wear and occupational exposure.
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1
Order a test

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Order the private test that suits you and your goals. After ordering, you will receive your referral by email.

2
Collect the sample

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3
Receive your results

Receive your results

View all your lab results in your secure health dashboard. Easy!

Overview

Cobalt testing measures this metal in blood for two main purposes: monitoring metal-on-metal joint implants and assessing occupational or environmental exposure.

Metal-on-metal hip replacements can release cobalt particles as they wear. Elevated blood levels indicate implant degradation and may precede symptoms of cobalt toxicity affecting the heart, thyroid, hearing, and nervous system, available across Australia.

Occupationally, workers in hard metal manufacturing, diamond polishing, and certain industries may be exposed to cobalt dust. Monitoring prevents accumulation to toxic levels.

Symptoms

Essential for people with metal-on-metal hip implants, occupational cobalt exposure, or unexplained cardiomyopathy, hypothyroidism, or neurological symptoms.

Questions

  • Metal-on-metal hip implants release cobalt particles through wear. Elevated blood levels indicate implant problems and potential systemic toxicity.
  • Cardiomyopathy (heart muscle weakness), hypothyroidism, hearing loss, vision problems, nerve damage, and cognitive changes.
  • Generally >7 μg/L raises concern. Levels >20 μg/L indicate significant exposure requiring intervention. Reference ranges vary by laboratory.
  • Cobalt is the central atom in vitamin B12. Adequate cobalt is needed for B12 function, but excess free cobalt is toxic.
  • Workers in hard metal manufacturing, diamond polishing, ceramics, and industries using cobalt alloys may have inhalation or skin exposure.
  • Investigation of the source (implant wear, occupational), assessment for organ damage, and removal of exposure source. Implant revision may be needed.

Dr. Vu Tran
Bloody Good’s Chief Medical Officer

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How to prepare

No special preparation required. Inform healthcare provider of metal implants, vitamin B12 supplements, occupational exposure, and any factors that might affect cobalt levels.

After the test

Address abnormal cobalt through implant monitoring, exposure source elimination, vitamin B12 assessment, and appropriate medical intervention. Work with orthopedic specialists and toxicologists as needed.

Your test results will be available in your private dashboard. If there are any urgent issues, we'll let you know so you can follow up with your health professional.

Understanding results

Results show cobalt levels compared to normal ranges. Elevated levels may indicate implant wear or toxic exposure requiring evaluation, while low levels may suggest vitamin B12 function issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most collection centres accept walk-ins. Some may require a booking - check details when you click on your chosen location.

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