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Cadmium, Blood
Test CodeCAD
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid-washed/non metal-free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid-washed/non metal-free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Instructions
Avoid worksite collection. Phlebotomist should wear powderless gloves.
Transport Container
EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimen
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Setup Schedule
a.m. Mon-Fri
Report Available
2 days
Limitations
Test is indicated during periods of exposure.
Reference Range
| Adults, Non-Smokers | ≤1.7 mcg/L |
| Adults, Smokers | ≤5.0 mcg/L |
| OSHA Reference Range | ≤5.0 mcg/L |
| Toxic Concentration | Early signs of toxicity have been observed at 30 mcg/L |
Clinical Significance
Cadmium is a naturally occurring element that is mined and used in industrial production because of its durability. Excessive cadmium exposure can damage lungs, kidneys, and the digestive tract.
