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Micronutrient, Cadmium, Blood

What it measures

  • Cadmium, BloodLOINC 5609-3

Specimen

Specimen
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum volume
2 mL
Also accepted
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube; Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid washed/non metal-free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Container
EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)

Patients should be 18 years of age or greater. Avoid worksite collection. Phlebotomist should wear powderless gloves.

Turnaround

Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri

Billing

CPT 82300