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HelpTest Code LAB12400 Cadmium - Blood
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
CADWB
Collection Requirements
Patient Preparation: Avoid worksite collection. Phlebotomist should wear powderless gloves.
A completed heavy metal requisition must accompany sample
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Royal Blue (K2EDTA) Trace Element
Alternate Collection Container
Royal Blue (Na2EDTA) Trace Element
Transport
Whole blood refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Send 4.0 mL whole blood in original collection tube.
Stability
Ambient: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Minimum Testing Volume
2.0 mL
Reference Range
By Report
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Reported
6 days
CPT Codes
82300
Unacceptable Conditions
Clotted Samples.