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Test Code: Cdr Preferred Name Cadmium - blood

Results Avail After Hours:No

Urgent:N/A

Test Frequency:4 weeks

Routine:4 weeks

MBS Status:Medicare Item

Min. Re-Test Interval:N/A

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Test Tubes

Image	Specimen Type	Specimen Volume	Tube Type
	Blood	5 mL	Trace Element EDTA 6.0mL (Dark Blue Top with LAVENDER label highlight)

COLLECTION NOTES

This specimen must be collected into a dedicated Trace Element EDTA tube.
Under no circumstances can a gel tube, or a tube with no preservative be used.
Cadium levels may also be measured in urine (see cadium - urine).

GENERAL NOTES

APPLICATION: Suspected cadmium poisoning.