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Cadmium, Blood

Test ID: HCAD WB

Test

Method

ICP-TripleQ MS

Platform

Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry

Report Includes

Cadmium

Specimens

Whole Blood (K2-EDTA)

Test Location

Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Whole Blood (K2-EDTA)

Collection Containers

Preferred

BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)

Sample Volume

4 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect in contaminant-free tube.

Handling Information

Do not open tube or separate. Store and send cold.

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

ICP-TripleQ MS

Platform

Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Cadmium nmol/L
  • 6 - 19 y: 0.00 - 2.14
  • ≥20 y: 0.00 - 9.10
µg/L x 8.896

Test Location

Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
HCAD WB 60764Cadmium, Whole Blood nmol/L

Test Version

30-Sep-2019