Test directory: Cadmium, Random Urine w/Creatinine

Ordering Code731
Test NameCadmium, Random Urine w/Creatinine
Preferred SpecimenUrine, Random
Preferred ContainerAcid Washed Container or Metal-Free Container
Optimum Volume20 mL
Collection InstructionsPatient should refrain from eating seafood at least 3 days prior to specimen collection.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 5 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Rejection CriteriaReceived ambient or thawed at reference laboratory, Specimen older than stability limits, Use of metal based preservative, Not received in acid washed container
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 7 Days
MethodologyInductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS)
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 19, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Cadmium, Random UrineALLSee report.
Creatinine, Random UrineALLSee report.