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Test Name:
Cadmium, Whole Blood
- SBMF No:
23382 - Performance Lab Name:
Manual Lab - Test Mnemonic:
CADMIUM- - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
82300 - LOINC Code:
5609-3 - Also Known As:
Cd - Also See:
23380 Heavy Metals, Whole Blood - Spec Type:
Whole blood - Spec Container:
Dark blue (royal) top (trace metal-free - EDTA) tube
IMPORTANT: Do not use dark blue (royal) top (trace metal-free - serum) tube - Pref Vol:
2.5 mL - Min Vol:
0.5 mL - Fasting:
No - Spec Collect:
Routine venipuncture
For collection, use whole blood dark blue (royal) top tube (K2 EDTA additive, trace metal-free)
– IMPORTANT: Do not use dark blue (royal) top serum tube (no additive, trace metal-free) - Spec Process:
Do not centrifuge
Do not remove plasma from cells - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated - Spec Stability:
1 week refrigerated (2-8°C) - Spec Reject:
Hemolyzed or heparinized sample
Sample collected in trace metal-free serum tube - Methodology:
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) - Use:
Monitor recent or acute exposure to cadmium - Clinical Significance:
The level of trace elements in human body fluids is of great importance for the diagnosis and treatment of a patient’s condition. It is also crucial to monitor individuals who may be exposed to high levels of toxins, such as lead and arsenic. - Reference Range:
Less than 5.0 µg/L - Critical High Value:
Values indicating excessive exposure: greater than 10 µg/L
Acute toxicity: greater than 50 µg/L - Day Run:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri - Time Run:
8:00 am - Time Reported:
5:00 pm - Test Type:
CHEMISTRY
