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.