| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (SENDOUTS) | ||||
| Test Name: |
CADMIUM - (U)
Test Code:
CDU
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| Clinical Information: |
Test Indications: This test is for assessment of chronic exposure to cadmium and evaluate the body burden. Following exposure, cadmium accumulates in the kidney and is slowly released into the urine, usually proportionally to the levels found in the kidneys. Cadmium levels in a single spot urine sample have been considered indicative of long-term exposure to cadmium.
Patient preparation instructions: Avoid mineral supplements for 5 days. |
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| Specimen Required: |
Urine: 10.0 mL
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days Refrigerated: 11 months Frozen: 11 months |
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| Referral: |
Urine: 10.0 mL
Shipping & Storage: Collect and transfer 10 mL in a metal-free specimen vial. State ’24 h urine’, ’collection date’ and ’total volume’ or indicate ’Random’. Store and send refrigerated to In-Common Laboratories.
Referred Out Location: In-Common Laboratories |
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| Reference Values: |
Method of Analysis: ICP-MS
24 h Urine , In-Common Laboratories Reference Values Random Urine , In-Common Laboratories Reference Values |
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| Availability: |
Within 10 Days
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