Test Overview
Test Methodology
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: <0.6 mcg/24 hour
Test Limitations
Collection of urine specimens through a catheter frequently results in elevated values.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Saturday
Analytic Time
2 - 4 days
Soft Order Code
MCDU
MiChart Code
Cadmium, Urine
Synonyms
- Cd
- CADMIUM, URINE
- CDU24
- CDU24-CONC
- CADMIUM, URINE 24 HOUR
- CONCENTRATION
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 Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
82300
Fee Code
33216
LOINC
5612-7
NY State Approved
No