Test ID CDCU Cadmium/Creatinine Ratio, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information, see:
-CDUCR / Cadmium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
-HMUCR / Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Useful For
Detecting exposure to cadmium using random urine specimens
Special Instructions
Method Name
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information, see:
-CDUCR / Cadmium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
-HMUCR / Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Triple-Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Cadmium/Creatinine Ratio, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Ambient | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information, see:
-CDUCR / Cadmium/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
-HMUCR / Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Random, Urine
0-17 years: Not established
≥18 years: <0.6 mcg/g Creatinine
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CDCU | Cadmium/Creatinine Ratio, U | 13471-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 608902 | Cadmium/Creatinine Ratio, U | 13471-8 |
NY State Approved
YesDay(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysCPT Code Information
82300