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.
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
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
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