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Cadmium

What it measures

Also listed as
total calcium, serum calcium, ca
Tests in the graph that measure it
8

A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.

Tests that measure Cadmium

Comprehensive Toxic Metal Panel 24-Hour Urine

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
37081
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 37081

Heavy Metals Comprehensive Panel Urine

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
14573
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 14573

Heavy Metals Panel with Cadmium 24-Hour Urine

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
35386
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Excessive exposure to heavy metals can cause acute chronic toxicity. Heavy metals panel is intended to evaluate and monitor exposure to heavy metals and evaluate the process of detoxification. Excessive cadmium exposure can damage lungs, kidneys, and the digestive tract.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 35386

Heavy Metals Panel with Cadmium Random Urine

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
15110
Specimen
Urine
Fasting
Not stated as required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 15110

Metals Acute Poisoning Panel Blood CSA

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
35444
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 35444

Cadmium Blood

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
299
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Cadmium is a naturally occurring element that is mined and used in industrial production because of its durability. Excessive cadmium exposure can damage lungs, kidneys, and the digestive tract.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 299

Micronutrients Heavy Metals Panel Blood

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
10255
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 10255

Industrial Cadmium Screen

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
8887
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

This panel is used for monitoring workers for potential exposure to cadmium in the workplace. The beta-2-microglobulin, blood and urine cadmium are integrated to specify the exposure category.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 8887

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