Cadmium, Whole Blood

Test Code: TD_4207

CPT Code(s): 82300

$35

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

N/A

Test Includes

Cadmium, Whole Blood

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Rejection Criteria

Clotted samples
Frozen samples
Heparin whole blood
Samples submitted in non-trace metal-free tubes

Reference Range(s)

0.0-5.0 UG/L

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL EDTA whole blood

Sample Stability

If sample is collected and stored at room temperature or refrigerated in the appropriate container, trace elements do not change with time.
Unacceptable frozen.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Collection Instructions

7 mL whole blood in a royal blue trace metal-free tube with EDTA. Submit sample in original collection tube. Room temperature.

Alternative Specimen

N/A