Cadmium, 24-Hour Urine
Order Code:
CAD24U
Test Summary
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.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
7 mL aliquot of a well-mixed 24-hour urine, submitted in a plastic acid-washed, metal-free leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Avoid work-site collection. Collect urine in acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
Test is indicated during periods of exposure.
Other Acceptable Specimens
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.
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
CAD24U
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3851
Includes
CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement
CPT Code
- 82300
Billing Code
- 670614
CPT Statement
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. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
≤5.0 mcg/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday morning: Report: Same day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
7 mL aliquot of a well-mixed 24-hour urine, submitted in a plastic acid-washed, metal-free leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Avoid work-site collection. Collect urine in acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
Test is indicated during periods of exposure.
Other Acceptable Specimens
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.
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
≤5.0 mcg/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday morning: Report: Same day