CADMIUM, QUANTITATIVE
- Code
- 900.3960
- Name
- CADMIUM, QUANTITATIVE
- Category
- None
- Department
- Send-Out
- Start Date
- Expiration Date
- Synonyms
- Cd
- CPT Codes
- 82300
- Site
- SBMF
- Reference Test
- 23382
Specimen Information
- Type
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS, CALL LAB
- Volume
- Transport Info
- Fasting Required?
- False
- Patient Instructions
- Reference Range
Less than 5.0 µg/dL
Values indicating excessive exposure: greater than 10 µg/dL
Acute toxicity: greater than 50 µg/dL- Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Clinical Significance
Monitor recent or acute exposure to cadmium.
The level of trace elements in human body fluids is of great importance for the diagnosis and treatment of a patient’s condition. It is also crucial to monitor individuals who may be exposed to high levels of toxins, such as lead and arsenic.