Cadmium, Random Urine : 672

Test Code

CADMIU or 672

CPT Codes
82300, 82570

Instructions

Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container. 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 a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.

Transport Container

Preferred:
7 mL urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature.

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 14 days

Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Setup Schedule

Monday - Saturday

Report Available

1-4 days

Reference Range

Non-exposed Adult ≤1.2 mcg/g creat

OSHA Reference Range for Industrial Exposure ≤3.0 mcg/g create

Creatinine, Random Urine

≤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.

Performing Laboratory
med fusion

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.