Cadmium (Cd) - urine | | Indications: | Toxic, sensitizing; blood is the preferred spcimen to diagnose cadmium toxicity. Carcinogen, can cause osteoporosis. Poorly handled by the kidney, may cause renal tubular damage. | Patient Instructions: | Patients are advised to avoid fish and seafish consumption for 5-7 days before providing a urine sample forthis test as these foods have been shown to temporarily increase urine toxic metal levels. | Included in Profiles: | Urine toxic metals screen | Datasheet: | cadmium.pdf (Click to Download) | hair mineral analysis sample test resultsSample Report: | rep-urine-toxic-metals.pdf (Click to Download) | Sample Requirements: | Early Morning mid-stream urine (or aliquot of 24hr sample) | Postal Samples Acceptable: | Yes |
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