The kidney is the primary target organ for chronic cadmium toxicity, but cadmium has also been implicated in pulmonary disease, cancer, hypertension, and myocardial abnormalities. In response to these concerns, ARUP has created a cadmium collection kit, designed to save time and effort. In addition to easy and accurate specimen collection, ARUP incorporated several beneficial features into the design of the cadmium collection kit. Reports may vary based on instrumentation. Blood cadmium estimates current cadmium exposure.
Urine cadmium estimates cadmium body burden.
L represent very dilute urines and collections should be repeated. The determination of discretionary or mandatory removal is made by the examining physician consistent with the medical surveillance specifications in the Federal Register 42456 to 42463. Nordberg GF, et al, eds. Oxford University Press. Occupational exposure to cadmium.