2 - 4 days
Test Updated:
Cd
CADMIUM, URINE
CDU24
CDU24-CONC
CADMIUM, URINE 24 HOUR
CONCENTRATION
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Test Overview
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Detecting exposure to cadmium, a toxic heavy metal.
Age 0-15 years: not established; age =16 years: 0.0 - 1.3 mcg/specimen.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Specimen Requirements
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.
