Cadmium, Urine (Referred Out) - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Description
- Random or 24 hour urine collections are acceptable
- If gadolinium-or iodine-containing contrast media have been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 48 hours
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Urine
- If submitting aliquot of 24 hour urine, provide volume and dates and times of collection
Specimen collection container
- Preferred Collection Container: Metal-free 24 hour collection container
- Alternative Collection Container: Sterile Starplex orange cap container (unlined cap)
Collection procedure
- Refer to 24 hour urine collection procedure
- Keep specimen cool during collection and after aliquotting
- For random urine, collect midstream
Required volume
- Optimal Volume: 50 mL
- Minimum Volume: 10 mL
Transport and stability
- Keep specimen refrigerated
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the proper collection protocols were not followed
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Performance
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- 7 day turnaround time by testing laboratory
Other information
- Reflex Testing - Cadmium Creatinine Ratio (on random urine samples)
Last Updated: October 8, 2024