Cadmium
| Label Mnemonic: | CDU |
| Epic code: | LAB370 |
| Downtime form: | A-1a Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Urine More information
Specimen
Instructions:
Refrigerate during 24 hr collection in plastic container.
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). High concentrations of iodine may interfere with elemental testing. Abstinence from iodine-containing medications or contrast agents for at least 1 month prior to collecting specimens for elemental testing is recommended.
Studies indicate that refrigeration of urine alone, during and after collection, preserves specimens adequately, if tested within 14 days of collection.
Record start and stop of collection period on requisition.
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). High concentrations of iodine may interfere with elemental testing. Abstinence from iodine-containing medications or contrast agents for at least 1 month prior to collecting specimens for elemental testing is recommended.
Studies indicate that refrigeration of urine alone, during and after collection, preserves specimens adequately, if tested within 14 days of collection.
Record start and stop of collection period on requisition.
Collection Medium:
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| Urine - 24 hour/timed plastic urine container |
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 8 mL urine from a well-mixed, refrigerated, 24 hr
urine collection.
Absolute Minimum: 1 mL urine from a well-mixed, refrigerated, 24 hr urine collection.
Patient Prep: 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). High concentrations of iodine may interfere with elemental testing. Abstinence from iodine-containing medications or contrast agents for at least 1 month prior to collecting specimens for elemental testing is recommended.
Absolute Minimum: 1 mL urine from a well-mixed, refrigerated, 24 hr urine collection.
Patient Prep: 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). High concentrations of iodine may interfere with elemental testing. Abstinence from iodine-containing medications or contrast agents for at least 1 month prior to collecting specimens for elemental testing is recommended.
Rejection Criteria:
Urine collected within 48 hours after administration of a gadolinium
(Gd) containing contrast media (may occur with MRI studies). Acid
preserved urine. Specimen contaminated with blood or fecal material.
Specimens transported in non-trace element free transport tube (with
the exception of the original device).
Turn Around
Time:
1-5 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
Cadmium, Urine - per volume 0.0-1.0 μg/L Cadmium, Urine - per 24-hour 0.0-3.2 μg/d Cadmium, Urine - ratio to CRT 0.0-3.2 μg/g crt Creatinine (24-hour) Male: 3-8 years: 140-700 mg/d 9-12 years: 300-1300 mg/d 13-17 years: 500-2300 mg/d 18-50 years: 1000-2500 mg/d 51-80 years: 800-2100 mg/d 81 years and older: 600-2000 mg/d Female: 3-8 years: 140-700 mg/d 9-12 years: 300-1300 mg/d 13-17 years: 400-1600 mg/d 18-50 years: 700-1600 mg/d 51-80 years: 500-1400 mg/d 81 years and older: 400-1300 mg/d
Interpretive Data:
Urine cadmium levels can be used to assess cadmium body burden. In
chronic exposures, the kidneys are the primary target organ. Symptoms
associated with cadmium toxicity vary based upon route of exposure and
may include tubular proteinuria, fever, headache, dyspnea, chest pain,
conjunctivitis, rhinitis, sore throat and cough. Ingestion of cadmium
in high concentration may cause vomiting, diarrhea, salivation,
cramps, and abdominal pain.
Methodology:
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
CPT Code:
82300
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring Preservatives, Refrigeration or Special Containers
Urine Tests Requiring Preservatives, Refrigeration or Special Containers