Cadmium (Urine)

Department

Refer to Testing Lab link

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

CADM, UR24

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7923

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Do not use the code UR24 when received only casual/random urine. Give to biochem with copy of request form

Sample Stability

10 days at 2-8°C Indefinite if frozen

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Test performed on weekdays

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

2

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
Acceptable
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
  • Specimen Container

Pre-testing Requirements

Samples should be taken at the end of a shift, following 4 days in the workplace environment.
Contamination is less likely to occur with spot urine samples than with 24h collections.

Last updated: 13/11/2026