Cadmium

ToxicologyAlso known as: Cadmium ?Tm Ur-mCncAlso known as: Cadmium 24h Ur-mCncAlso known as: Cadmium 24h Ur-mRatemcg/L

Detects the concentration of the toxic heavy metal cadmium in hair samples.

Normal Range

1 ug/g

ug/g

Abnormal Levels

< 0 mcg/L

> 2 mcg/L

Specimen Type

Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Cadmium is toxic and bioaccumulates in the body. Chronic exposure is linked to kidney disease, bone loss, and cancer risk. Testing identifies those with concerning exposure levels.

Understanding Your Results

Normal Range

1 ug/g

Optimal Ranges

Clinician-defined 4-point reference thresholds (mcg/L)

Default Range

Low

0 mcg/L

Borderline Low

0 mcg/L

Optimal

1 mcg/L

Borderline High

2 mcg/L

Overview

Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal that accumulates in the body over time through environmental exposure, contaminated food, or occupational contact. A hair cadmium test measures the metal's concentration in hair strands, which reflect cumulative exposure over several months. Elevated cadmium levels are associated with kidney damage, bone weakness, and increased cancer risk. This test helps identify chronic exposure in people with occupational or environmental concerns.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

5609-3Primary

Cadmium [Mass/volume] in Blood

ng/mL

5610-1

Cadmium [Mass/mass] in Hair

ug/g

21128-4

Cadmium [Mass/mass] in Nail

ug/g

12505-4

Cadmium [Mass/volume] in Red Blood Cells

ug/L

21130-0

Cadmium [Mass/volume] in 24 hour Urine

ug/L

5612-7

Cadmium [Mass/time] in 24 hour Urine

ug/(24.h)

5611-9

Cadmium [Mass/volume] in Urine

ng/mL

30925-2

Cadmium [Mass/volume] in Urine collected for unspecified duration

ug/L

32304-8

Cadmium [Moles/time] in 24 hour Urine

umol/(24.h)

34254-3

Cadmium [Moles/volume] in 24 hour Urine

nmol/L

50833-3

Cadmium [Moles/mass] in Hair

nmol/g

50834-1

Cadmium [Moles/volume] in Red Blood Cells

nmol/L

51193-1

Cadmium [Mass/volume] in Body fluid

ug/L

51902-5

Cadmium [Mass/volume] in Air

ug/m3

87478-4

Cadmium [Mass/mass] in Specimen

ug/g

9466-4

Cadmium [Mass/volume] in Water

[ppm]

9686-7

Cadmium [Mass/volume] in Cerebral spinal fluid

ng/mL

9687-5

Cadmium [Mass/volume] in Specimen

mg/L

15117-5

Cadmium [Moles/volume] in Blood

umol/L

20737-3

Cadmium [Mass/mass] in Tissue

ug/g

21129-2

Cadmium [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma

ug/dL

25359-1

Cadmium [Moles/volume] in Serum or Plasma

nmol/L

25360-9

Cadmium [Moles/volume] in Urine

umol/L

27117-1

Cadmium [Mass/mass] in Red Blood Cells

ug/g{Hb}

Available Lab Tests

Order tests that measure this biomarker

Cadmium Blood Test

$94.93

Heavy Metals Panel, Blood

$218.74

Results in 3-5 business days