Cadmium Urine Random 672

Test Code

CDMU

Alias/See Also

CDMU

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

Instructions

7 ml urine submitted in a plastic acid-washed tube

Transport Container

URINE

Transport Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 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

Non-exposed Adult	≤1.2 mcg/g creat
OSHA Reference Range for Industrial Exposure	≤3.0 mcg/g creat

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
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

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.