Test directory: Cadmium, Blood

Ordering Code4757
Test NameCadmium, Blood
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood
Preferred ContainerTrace Element EDTA (Royal Blue)
Other Specimen/ContainerNone
Optimum Volume4 mL
Collection InstructionsUse powderless gloves
Avoid worksite collection.
Handling InstructionsDo not centrifuge. Keep as whole blood.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Rejection CriteriaClotted
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 10 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 24, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
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