Cadmium (Blood)
Common sources of non-industrial cadmium exposure include cigarette smoke and traditional medicines/cosmetics. All cases of suspected poisoning should be discussed with the National Poisons Information Service (www.toxbase.org).
| Tube | EDTA (Haem) or Trace elements |
|---|---|
| ID | 29930 |
| Availability | Weekdays. Contact laboratory if urgent analysis is required. |
| Send to | First Class Post to: Specialist Laboratory Medicine, Block 46, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF |
| Collection Con | No restrictions. Heparin samples can also be used but are less stable because of the formation of microclots. |
| Sample REQ | Whole blood. Store at 4C prior to sending. |
| Units | nmol/L |
| Telepath | CDB1J |
| ICE Codes | LCDB |
