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Cadmium, Urine, 24 Hour

Container Type = Container

Container Type

Test ID   LAB370
EPIC Order
   CADMIUM, URINE, 24 HOUR
CPT Code(s)   82300
Group/Individual Test   Group
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   N/A
Specimen Routine:
24 hr urine, container "A" with no metal cap or glued insert (from Central Distribution). Refrigerate specimen during collection. See Comments  
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory -  Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   3-5 days
Reference Range Normal: 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