Cadmium, Blood

Test Codes

EPIC: LAB1232150, Beaker: Cadmium, Quest: 299

Department

Send Outs

Instructions

High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metal tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect: One Royal Blue-top EDTA tube.

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Do not centrifuge. Maintain refrigerated at (2-8°C or 36-46) prior to transport.

Preparation for Courier Transport

Transport: 4.0 mL whole blood, refrigerated at (2-8°C or 36-46). (Minimum: 2.0 mL)

Rejection Criteria

• Clotted specimens.
• Specimens not collected and processed as indicated.

In-Lab Processing

Do not centrifuge. Maintain refrigerated at (2-8°C or 36-46) prior to transport.

Transport: 4.0 mL whole blood, refrigerated at (2-8°C or 36-46). (Minimum: 2.0 mL)

Storage

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 14 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 14 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Laboratory

Sent to Quest Diagnostics, Wood Dale, IL.

Performed

Monday – Friday.
Results available within 2 days.

Reference Range

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

Test Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry

Interpretation

See report.

Clinical Utility

Cadmium, Blood - Cadmium is a naturally occurring element that is mined and used in industrial production because of its durability. Excessive cadmium exposure can damage lungs, kidneys, and the digestive tract.

CPT Codes

82300
LOINC:  77307-7

Contacts

Last Updated

12/17/2025