Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
UCAD
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0291
Laboratory Handling
Laboratory
LabPLUS Trace Metals
Sample Stability
10 days at 2-8°C
Indefinite if frozen
Synonyms
Urine Cadmium
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Test performed on weekdays
Specimen Type
- 24hr Urine
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
5
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2
Additional Specimen Information
24 hour urine collected into a plastic bottle (non-acidified urine is preferred)
Random urine specimen in a plain container.
Samples should preferably be collected following 4 days in the workplace environment.
Last updated: 27/08/2026