Cadmium, Whole Blood
Also known as: CADMIUM B
Use
Blood cadmium levels are useful in assessing acute toxicity and monitoring occupational exposure. Cadmium exposure can lead to symptoms like tubular proteinuria, fever, headache, dyspnea, chest pain, conjunctivitis, rhinitis, sore throat, and cough. Ingestion of cadmium in high concentrations may cause gastrointestinal issues such as vomiting and diarrhea.
Special Instructions
Patients are encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements and non-essential over-the-counter medications upon the advice of their physician as they may introduce interfering substances. Specimens should be collected in royal blue (K2EDTA) or royal blue (NaHep) tubes to avoid contamination and ensure accuracy.
Limitations
Elevated results may be due to contamination from skin or collection, including the use of tubes not certified as trace element free. Confirmation with a second specimen collected in a certified trace element-free tube is recommended if contamination is suspected.
New York Approved
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 5609-3
- 5609-3
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
3 mL or 6 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Royal blue (K2EDTA) or royal blue (NaHep) tube
Patient Preparation
Discontinue nutritional supplements and non-essential medications as advised by physician.
Causes for Rejection
Specimens not collected or transported in the appropriate royal blue (K2EDTA or NaHep) tubes, clotted specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Indefinitely |
| Refrigerated | Indefinitely |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |