COBALT AND CHROMIUM BLOOD TEST
Check and manage the level of cobalt and chromium metals post surgery.
2 Biomarkers
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TRACE METALS
- Chromium
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COBALT AND CHROMIUM BLOOD TEST OVERVIEW
SHARE YOUR HEALTH STORY
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TURNAROUND TIME
We are extremely fast, with some results available within hours and others within a working day or less, from the time your sample is in our lab. However, this is not a guarantee and should not be taken as such. This is the guideline turnaround time that can be shorter or longer.
THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEED TURNAROUND TIME.
We are extremely proud of our very short turnaround times and a very efficient laboratory processes, you will start receiving results as soon as they are available and have completed clinical validation.
Whilst we accommodate the shortest of time scales, with some results available within hours, for this particular test the usual turnaround time is: 10 working days.
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WILL I HAVE A GENERAL EXPLANATION OF MY RESULTS?
Yes, our doctors put a huge amount of effort into your online Health Dashboard, which will have explanations of what each biomarker is, the normal reference ranges and what it means if you are outside of them.
This service is included in the price of all our tests.
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CAN I SEE A GP TO DISCUSS MY RESULTS?
Yes, usually the same or next day.
One Day Tests has a fantastic clinical team of consultants and GPs. Once you have your results you can book an online video consultation to discuss your results.
Our clinical team consists of practicing NHS and private GPs, who work closely with our laboratory and can tell you what your blood test results mean for you. Having an integrated laboratory and GP services makes your health journey seamless and extremely efficient.
This service is not included in the price of the test, it is charged separately, should you wish to book it.
DR. ADAM STATEN - GP VIEW AND RED FLAG SYMPTOMS
Red flag symptoms for the Cobalt and Chromium Post Surgery Blood Test
Your Results and Health Dashboard
The results of your Cobalt and Chromium Post Surgery Blood Test will be emailed to you as a secured PDF file, ready for your GP and will also be uploaded to our Health Dashboard area of the website. It’s a unique and powerful tool, powered by our in-house clinical analysis research, to match your biomarkers across test panels and symptoms, as well as provide clinical commentary on all individual biomarkers you tested for.
The health dashboard will also provide "panel level" commentary - a birds eye view of the biomarkers that were tested. This feature allows you to view your test results and clinical commentary, and compare them to previous results, giving you a clear understanding of how your health is progressing.
By using the Health Dashboard, you can identify changes in your biomarkers and make necessary adjustments to your lifestyle. This added value is immense, as it empowers you to monitor your health and make informed decisions about your well-being.
It's free and is available with all of our tests.
SAVE ON CONTINUOUS MONITORING WITH OUR SUBSCRIPTION PLAN
The best way to look after your health is to do so regularly. This is easy to do with our continual monitoring plans which give you a discount on future blood tests. You choose the frequency and we'll do the rest.
When you purchase a subscription, we will deliver your home test kits or allow you to book appointments in line with your chosen frequency. You will be able to track your biomarkers over time in our powerful Health Dashboard, where results will be automatically updated for you. There is a minimum of 3 tests with any subscription, after which you can pause/restart/cancel at any time.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Clinic appointment - how to prepare for the Cobalt and Chromium Post Surgery Blood Test
If you are coming into one of our clinics for the test, this is what you need to do before you arrive:
- Read the instructions in the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS section
- Drink plenty of water about an hour before the appointment.
- Avoid coffee/tea/energy drinks. Water is good!
- That’s it! We’ll do the rest.
Home test kit - how it works with the Cobalt and Chromium Post Surgery Blood Test
Our blood test kits are simple and convenient.
The most important step in doing a blood test at home is to read the instructions very carefully. The process is very simple, but there are a few pitfalls you need to be aware of - you will save yourself a lot of time if you do it right the first time around!
- Full printed instructions will arrive with your kit - please read them carefully.
- Drink plenty before taking the sample and warm your hands up in the sink with warm water for a few minutes. This will make your blood flow much better.
- Fill the tubes to the top line. We don’t need much blood; filling tubes to the top line is about 15 drops of blood.
- Post the samples on the same day you take them, before midday, Monday to Thursday. If you post it any other time it might get to us late or be stuck at a sorting office over the weekend. You will then have to do it again.
- Package the sample in the same box the kit came in. Otherwise, Royal Mail or DPD will reject it. The sample tubes go into a pouch, then into a cardboard box, and then into a return envelope. All of this is provided in the kit: please use it.
We look forward to receiving your sample in our lab!
HOW OUR HOME KITS WORK
How the finger prick home blood test kit for Cobalt and Chromium Post Surgery Blood Test works - from Dr. Adam Staten
Follow our step by step instructions on how to take your sample quickly and easily using the blood sample collection finger prick test.
QUICK AND ACCURATE RESULTS DIRECT FROM A LABORATORY.
We run our own regulated laboratories and our own accredited clinics. We manufacture our own approved home sample collection kits. Your results are looked after by our fantastic clinical governance team and our super-talented biomedical science team.
When you book your test with us - you book directly with the lab. This means accuracy and responsible duty of care, direct access to the provider and extremely fast turnaround times.
Finally, our customer services rock! You can ask the lab a question any time or you can speak to a real human. You can email us on hello@onedaytests.com or give us a call on 0127 309 2844.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the Cobalt and Chromium Post Surgery Blood Test.
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WHY HAVE THE COBALT AND CHROMIUM POST SURGERY BLOOD TEST?
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IS THE COBALT AND CHROMIUM POST SURGERY BLOOD TEST RIGHT FOR YOU?
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SYMPTOMS AND TAGS
Chronic fatigue, Fatigue, Headache and Tiredness
WHY ARE BLOOD TESTS IMPORTANT?
Health monitoring is very important, you are in charge of your health - look after it.