Cadmium Exposure Profile (OSHA), Urine Test (6108U)
| Analysis Code |
6108U |
| Test Name |
Cadmium Exposure Profile (OSHA), Urine |
| Test Includes |
Cadmium (Creatinine corrected) [ICP/MS], Cadmium [ICP/MS], Creatinine [Colorimetry] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Cd |
| Purpose |
Occupational Exposure Monitoring for Cadmium (Assists in exposure monitoring as mandated by OSHA). Note: This test code 6108U (Cadmium, Urine) must be ordered in conjunction with test codes 6109U (Beta-2 Microglobulin, Urine) and 6108B (Cadmium, Blood). |
| Category |
Metal/Element, Biological Marker (Renal) |
| Method(s) |
Colorimetry (C)
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) |
| Specimen Requirements |
10 mL Urine |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (Acid washed or Trace metal-free) |
| Special Handling |
Please submit samples using the NMS Labs OSHA Cadmium Exposure kit.
Collect sample at end of shift and transfer into the provided container labeled: Urine Collection Container - Cadmium.
Unpreserved urine should be refrigerated immediately and analyzed within 1 week of collection. Acceptable preservatives include: Trace Metal Free Nitric Acid (0.1 mL of 16M acid/10 mL urine). Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 7 day(s)
Refrigerated: 7 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 14 day(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
None |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[Colorimetry] Friday 1 day
[ICP/MS] Tuesday 1 day |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[ICP/MS] 82300
[Colorimetry] 82570 |
Reflex Testing
(when required, addl' fee may apply) |
6022U - Specific Gravity Confirmation, Urine |
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