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Cadmium, Random Urine

Container Type = Sterile Specimen Cup

Container Type

Test ID LAB5405
EPIC Order CADMIUM, RANDOM URINE
CPT Code(s) 82300, 82570
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 3 mL urine in random container with no metal cap or glued insert. Refrigerate specimen during collection. See Comments
Micro: 1.5 mL urine
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time 3-5 days
Reference Range See separate report
Comments
  • Iodine and gadolinium for MRI's will interfere with testing.
  • Specimen should be collected 96 hours after iodine/gadolinium has been administered.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 01, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514