Cadmium details
What Cadmium shows
Cadmium is a toxic metal with no known role in the body. People are mainly exposed through tobacco smoke, some foods grown in contaminated soil, and industrial work such as battery making, metal plating, welding or smelting. This test measures cadmium in whole blood, which mainly reflects recent or ongoing exposure. A higher result points to increased exposure, and long-term exposure can affect the kidneys and bones. A normal blood level does not fully reflect how much cadmium has built up in the body over years, which is better assessed with urine testing, so results are interpreted alongside your smoking status, work history and other tests.
Tests that include Cadmium
Cadmium is a metal found naturally in the environment and used in industrial processes for its durability. However, too much exposure to cadmium can harm the lungs, kidneys, and digestive system.
- Cadmium Measures cadmium, a toxic metal, in your blood to check for recent or ongoing exposure, such as from smoking or certain workplaces.
This panel evaluates the levels of arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, lead, and mercury in the blood.
- Arsenic Measures the level of arsenic, a toxic heavy metal, in your blood or urine. Used to assess exposure from contaminated water, food, or environmental sources.
- Mercury Measures mercury levels in your blood, used to assess exposure to this toxic heavy metal, often from certain fish or environmental sources.
- Cadmium Measures cadmium, a toxic metal, in your blood to check for recent or ongoing exposure, such as from smoking or certain workplaces.
- Cobalt Measures cobalt, a metal, in your blood, mainly to check for exposure at work or from wear of metal-on-metal joint implants.
- Lead (Venous) Measures lead levels in your blood, used to assess exposure to this toxic heavy metal.
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