Micronutrient, Cadmium, Blood
Use
Measures cadmium levels in the blood to assess exposure to this heavy metal and potential toxicity—helpful for identifying risk from environmental, occupational, dietary, or lifestyle sources such as tobacco smoke or contaminated food, water, and industrial exposure.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 86030985
Result Turnaround Time
Not provided.
Related Documents
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Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Collection Instructions
Preferably collected in an EDTA (royal blue‑top) tube; whole blood.
Patient Preparation
Patients should be 18 years of age or greater.
Causes for Rejection
Specimen submitted in non‑trace element tube or non acid‑washed/non metal‑free container may result in inaccurate levels; elevated results will be reported with a recommendation for re‑submission in a trace element tube. If non‑trace tube submitted, accepted with that note; lead testing not performed on non‑trace/acid‑washed container.