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Biomarkers · Chemical

Cadmium, Blood

Primary unit
ug/L
LOINC codes
5609-3
Tests that measure Cadmium, Blood
Quest Diagnostics 4, Labcorp 3

Ranges

Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ

Quest Diagnostics, Micronutrient, Cadmium, Blood 10242

PopulationInterval
Adults, Non-Smokers1.7 mcg/L or less
Adults, Smokers5.0 mcg/L or less
OSHA Reference Range5.0 mcg/L
Toxic ConcentrationEarly signs of toxicity have been observed at 30 mcg/L

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 10242

Quest Diagnostics, Cadmium, Blood 299

PopulationInterval
Adults, Non-Smokers≤1.7 mcg/L
Adults, Smokers≤5.0 mcg/L
OSHA Reference Range≤5.0 mcg/L
Toxic ConcentrationEarly signs of toxicity have been observed at 30 mcg/L

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 299

Tests

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Quest Diagnostics 4 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Cadmium, Blood 299

    Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri; Report available: 1-4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Avoid worksite collection. Phlebotomist should wear powderless gloves.
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Micronutrient, Cadmium, Blood 10242

    Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Patients should be 18 years of age or greater. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Avoid worksite collection. Phlebotomist should wear powderless gloves.
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Industrial Cadmium Screen 8887

    3 analytes · Blood · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Colorimetric (C) • Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) • Kinetic • Nephelometry
    Collection
    Three separate collections are required. One collection of blood and two separate collections of urine. Specimen 1: One EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube of whole blood. Specimen 2: For urine cadmium and creatinine: Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container. Label as Cadmium/Creatinine. Specimen 3: Once patient has voided bladder for cadmium/creatinine collection, 1. Patient should void bladder, then drink at least 500 mL (approximately 17 oz) of water. 2. A urine sample should be collected within 1 hour. 3. Pour exactly 10 mL of random urine into a Quest Diagnostics Beta-2 Microglobulin Transport Tube (#179979 available through Client Supply). 4. Ship refrigerated. 5. Alternatively, if the collection tubes are not available, pH the specimen to between 6 and 8 using 1N NaOH prior to shipping. Beta-2 Microglobulin in urine is unstable in acidic urine (less than pH 6). Exactly 10 mL of urine in the Quest Diagnostics Beta-2 Microglobulin Transport Tube is required to achieve the required pH of between 6 and 8. Any volume above or below 10 mL will result in a pH that is outside the acceptable range.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Micronutrients, Heavy Metals Panel, Blood 10255

    5 analytes · Blood · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Patients should be 18 years of age or greater. Do not aliquot specimens. Avoid worksite collection. Phlebotomist should wear powderless gloves. Collection material such as alcohol swab should be lead-free. Once washed, fingers must not come in contact with any surface.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Labcorp 3 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Cadmium, Whole Blood 085340

    Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Sampling time is not critical for industrial exposure monitoring. Metals with timing “not critical” have very long elimination half-lives and accumulate in the body over years, some for a lifetime. After a couple of weeks of exposure, specimens can be collected at any time.
    Reference notes
    Cadmium, Whole Blood: <5.0 µg/L • Occupational exposure: OSHA Cadmium Standard: 5.0 μg/L; BEI®: 5.0 μg/L1
    Labcorp catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Heavy Metals Profile II, Whole Blood 706200

    4 analytes · Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Preparation
    Patient should avoid seafood and red wine 72 hours prior to collection.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Cadmium Standard Profile 724344

    6 analytes · Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual tests.
    Collection
    As β2-microglobulin can degrade under acidic conditions in the bladder, workers should empty their bladder and then drink a large glass of water at the start of the visit. Urine should then be collected within one hour. The pH of the urine should be measured and adjusted to 6-8, if necessary, using 0.1 N NaOH.
    Labcorp catalog page

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