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Test Code CADMIUM Cadmium Level, Whole Blood

Cerner Order Code

CDB

Acceptable Collection Tube(s)

Acceptable: Dk Blue EDTA

Specimen Draw Volume

Volume: 4.0 mL

Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Phlebotomist should wear powderless gloves.

Draw a full Royal Blue EDTA tube.  No Centrifuge. Send refrigerated in original container.

Stability

Stability: Room temp 14 days; Refrigerated 14 days; Frozen 14 days

Rejection Criteria

Rejection criteria: Green-top (heparin) tube

Performed Test Frequency

Monday thru Saturday

Turnaround Time

 3 - 6 Days

CPT(s)

82300

Methodology

ICP-MS

Performing Location

Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.