Cadmium
Test Information
Test Name
Cadmium
Preferred Specimen
Trace Element K2 EDTA tube
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
1 week
Processing Information
Registration Code
CD
Notes
- State if the patient is a smoker or non-smoker.
- Blood Lead can also be done on the same specimen.
- 5 mL lithium heparin collection tubes free of cadmium contamination are also acceptable.
Methodology
Sample Storage
Fridge
Sample Stability
1 week
Contact Information
laura.yau@pathlab.co.nz
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Canterbury Health Laboratory (via WHL)
External Lab Website