Cadmium, Blood
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
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Avoid worksite collection. Phlebotomist should wear powderless gloves.
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube/container (non-acid washed) 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 re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube/container (non-acid washed) 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 re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
Test is indicated during periods of exposure.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Clotted specimen
Order Code
CADBLD
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3415
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82300
Billing Code
- 670615
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
| Adults, Non-Smokers | ≤1.7 mcg/L |
| Adults, Smokers | ≤5.0 mcg/L |
| OSHA Reference Range | ≤5.0 mcg/L |
| Toxic Concentration | Early signs of toxicity have been observed at 30 mcg/L |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday morning; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Instructions
Avoid worksite collection. Phlebotomist should wear powderless gloves.
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube/container (non-acid washed) 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 re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube/container (non-acid washed) 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 re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
Test is indicated during periods of exposure.
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Clotted specimen
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| Adults, Non-Smokers | ≤1.7 mcg/L |
| Adults, Smokers | ≤5.0 mcg/L |
| OSHA Reference Range | ≤5.0 mcg/L |
| Toxic Concentration | Early signs of toxicity have been observed at 30 mcg/L |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday morning; Report available: 1 day