Test Overview
Test Methodology

Triple-Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry

Test Usage

Detecting exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal.

Reference Range *

Age 0-17 years: not established; > or = 18 years: <0.7 mcg/24 hour

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Limitations

Collection of urine specimens through a catheter frequently results in elevated values.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time

2 - 4 days

Soft Order Code
MCDU
MiChart Code
Cadmium, Urine
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo CDU (8678)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect 24 hour urine in a clean, plastic container with no metal cap or glued insert and no preservative. Aliquot urine into a clean, plastic container with no metal cap or glued insert and refrigerate within 4 hours of completion of collection. Record 24 hour urine volume and collection dates/times on the request form. Collection must take place prior to or 48 hours after administering gadolinium-containing contrast media.

    Contraindications
    High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metals tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
    Normal Volume
    10 mL aliquot of 24 hour urine collection
    Minimum Volume
    2 mL aliquot of 24 hour urine collection
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    82300
    Fee Code
    33216
    LOINC
    5612-7
    NY State Approved
    No