Cadmium, Blood
| Abbrev Code: | CD | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3366 | Order Name: | Cadmium Level |
| Methodology: | Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82300 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Sun-Sat; results are reported in 1-3 days. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Whole Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 7 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Trace Element, EDTA (DE) |
| Patient Preparation: | Diet, medication and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician). |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimens collected in tubes other than Royal Blue (EDTA). Specimens transported in containers other than Royal Blue (EDTA) or Trace Element-Free Transport tube. Heparin anticoagulant. Clotted or frozen specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Transport 7 mL, 0.5 mL minimum whole blood in the original container. Store at room temperature. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | Indefinitely at room temperature or refrigerated temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 99675 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 0.0-5.0 ug/L |
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