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General
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Clinical Use:
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Blood cadmium levels are principally indicative of recent exposure(s) to cadmium rather than whole-body burdens. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week. |
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Code:
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CD |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Blood Cadmium: Non smokers < 31 nmol/L
Blood Cadmium: Smokers <55 nmol/L.
Occupational monitoring range Blood Cadmium <91 nmol/L (from the ACGIH)
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Trace Element EDTA (NAVY), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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EDTA (LAVENDER) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Do not centrifuge sample. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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2 weeks chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 09-11-2020 17:10 |