Cadmium - Whole Blood Test | Austin Pathology

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Cadmium - Whole Blood

Alternate Names	Cd
Laboratory	Referred Test
MBS Number	66825 or 66825
Specimen	Blood
Container	Trace Metal Tube (Navy top)
Additional Collection Instructions	Please collect a DEDICATED trace metal (navy) tube.
Minimum Adult Volume	5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	0.5mL
Frequency	Weekly
Reference Interval	This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result.

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Test Code	WBCAD
Container ID	TRE
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
Additional Transport Instruction	Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Please send trace metal tube directly to the Heidelberg Laboratory. Do NOT aliquot. Instructions for: Regional and Metropolitan Specimen Receptions WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN REQUIRED - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE.
Laboratory Notes	If no dedicated tube is collected, this test may be shared with: Lead (LEAD) and/or Manganese (MANG)
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Alfred Pathology Services