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Cadmium, Random Urine
Test Code672
CPT Codes
82300, 82570
Includes
Creatinine
Preferred Specimen
7 mL random urine collected in a plastic acid-washed or metal-free leak-proof container
Patient Preparation
Avoid worksite collection.
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Note: Test performed on a specimen submitted in a nontrace element tube/container (not acid-washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a nontrace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing; however, elevated results shall be reported with a message that resubmission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1 day
Limitations
Test is indicated during periods of exposure.
Reference Range
Cadmium, Random Urine
Creatinine, Random Urine
| Non-exposed Adult | ≤1.2 mcg/g creat |
| OSHA Reference Range for Industrial Exposure | ≤3.0 mcg/g creat |
| ≤6 Months | 2-28 mg/dL | |
| 7-11 Months | 2-31 mg/dL | |
| 1-2 Years | 2-110 mg/dL | |
| 3-8 Years | 2-130 mg/dL | |
| 9-12 Years | 2-160 mg/dL | |
| >12 Years Male | 20-320 mg/dL | |
| >12 Years Female | 20-275 mg/dL | |
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.
