Test directory: Cadmium, Blood

Ordering Code 4757
Test Name Cadmium, Blood
Preferred Specimen Whole Blood
Preferred Container Trace Element EDTA (Royal Blue)
Other Specimen/Container None
Optimum Volume 4 mL
Collection Instructions Use powderless gloves
Avoid worksite collection.
Handling Instructions Do not centrifuge. Keep as whole blood.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Rejection Criteria Clotted
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Inductively 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 May 11, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Cadmium, Blood ALL See report.