Cadmium, Random Urine
| CPT Code(s): | 82300 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician). High concentrations of iodine may interfere with elemental testing. Abstinence from iodine-containing medications or contrast agents for at least 1 month prior to collecting specimens for elemental testing is recommended. Collect:Random urine. Specimen Preparation:Transfer an 8 mL aliquot to RDL Trace Element-Free Transport Tubes (RDL supply #43116), available online through eSupply using RDL Connector contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. (Min: 1 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen. Stability:Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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