CADMIUM, URINE, 24-HOUR
- Code
- 000.0000
- Name
- CADMIUM, URINE, 24-HOUR
- Category
- None
- Department
- Send-Out
- Start Date
- Expiration Date
- Synonyms
- Cd
- CPT Codes
- 82300
- Site
- SBMF
- Reference Test
- 23259
Specimen Information
- Type
Urine, 24-Hour
- Volume
20.0 ml
- Transport Info
Refrigerated
- Fasting Required?
- False
- Patient Instructions
Instruct patient to avoid contact with preservative in container
Patient must not void directly into container
Instruct patient to store container securely away from children- Reference Range
less than 3 µg/day
- Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Clinical Significance
Detect exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal.
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.