Cadmium (Blood)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

BCAD

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0191

Laboratory Handling

Separating

Whole blood required - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE

Laboratory

LabPLUS Trace Metals

Sample Stability

30 days at 2-8°C
Indefinite if frozen

Synonyms

Blood Cadmium

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Test performed on weekdays

Specimen Type

  • Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Trace Element (Royal Blue Cap)
Acceptable
  • EDTA (Lavender Cap)
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • EDTA (Microtainer)
Acceptable
  • Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 27/08/2026