Cadmium, Urine
Also known as: CADMIUM U
Use
Urine cadmium concentrations are used to assess cadmium body burden, especially for chronic exposures, with the kidneys as primary target organ. Symptoms of toxicity may include tubular proteinuria, fever, headache, dyspnea, chest pain, and others.
Special Instructions
For acute exposures, Cadmium, Blood (0099675) is preferred. Patients should abstain from iodine-containing medications for 1 month prior to specimen collection.
Limitations
Elevated results may be due to contamination, including use of non-certified collection containers. Confirmation with a second specimen collected in a certified trace element-free container is recommended.
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 13828-9
- 5612-7
- 5611-9
Result Turnaround Time
1-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Urine
Volume
24-hour or random urine collection
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
Plastic container
Collection Instructions
24-hour or random urine collection in a plastic container. Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.
Patient Preparation
Discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential OTC medications upon physician's advice. Abstain from iodine-containing substances for one month.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate during and after collection; stable at ambient temperature for 1 week, refrigerated for 2 weeks, or frozen for 1 year.
Causes for Rejection
Urine collected within 48 hours after gadolinium contrast administration, acid preserved urine, contamination with blood or fecal material.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 1 week |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |