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A Cadmium Level Test is a simple lab test that checks how much cadmium, a heavy metal, is in your body. This test is also called a cadmium blood test or cadmium exposure test and is often used for people who work around metals, batteries, or smoke. You can book this lab test at participating labs through LabFinder and choose a time and place that fit your schedule.
A blood cadmium level or cadmium urine test looks for cadmium in a sample of your blood or urine. Cadmium can build up slowly in your body over time, especially with long term exposure at work or from smoking. The result helps your doctor see if your level is within a safe range or if you may have too much cadmium in your system.
Common reasons: Your doctor may order a Cadmium Level Test if you work in battery making, metal plating, welding, or similar jobs, or if you have had a known cadmium spill or workplace exposure. It may be ordered if you smoke and have kidney or bone problems, or if you have symptoms that might be linked to heavy metal exposure, such as weakness, bone pain, or certain kidney changes. Sometimes it is also used to follow people who have already had a high cadmium level in the past.
Most visits for a Cadmium Level Test at the lab take about 15 to 30 minutes from check in to check out. You will sign in, show your ID and test order, and then a staff member will bring you to a chair. For a blood test, a small needle is placed into a vein in your arm and a tube fills with blood in less than a minute. For a urine test, you will be given a clean cup and simple steps on how to collect a sample in the restroom. After that, you can usually leave, and the samples go to the lab for testing.
Yes, this is a quick, routine blood draw and is considered very safe. You might feel a quick pinch, notice a small bruise, or feel a little lightheaded for a moment afterward, but those effects usually fade quickly. Be sure to tell the staff if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, or if you have fainted during blood draws before. They will take extra care to keep you comfortable. Very hard exercise right before your visit might affect some lab results, so try to avoid intense workouts just before your test unless your doctor says otherwise.
Follow your doctor’s steps: Some centers ask you not to smoke for a set time before the test or to avoid certain foods or supplements, so follow any instructions you receive. Ask about fasting: In many cases you do not need to fast, but check with your doctor or the lab ahead of time. Share your job and habits: Tell the team where you work, what chemicals you handle, and whether you smoke, since this helps them understand your results. Bring a list of medicines: Include vitamins and herbal products. Bring records: If you have had heavy metal tests before, bring those results so your doctor can compare.
A Cadmium Level Test may help evaluate kidney problems that could be linked to heavy metal exposure, bone loss or fractures that happen too easily, lung issues in people who work with fumes or smoke, certain types of anemia, and long term effects from working around cadmium in factories or workshops. Results must always be read in context. Your doctor will look at your cadmium level together with your history, exam, and other tests before suggesting any next steps.
Lead level test: Checks for lead in your blood and is often used for people who work with paint, pipes, or batteries or for children in older homes. Mercury level test: Looks for mercury from sources such as certain fish or workplace exposure and helps assess possible nerve or kidney effects. Comprehensive heavy metals panel: Measures several metals, such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and others, in a single group of tests when a broader exposure check is needed.
Cost and insurance basics: This test is often covered when your doctor orders it for workplace monitoring or health concerns, but copays and lab fees can still vary. Coverage varies by insurance plan and provider, so it is a good idea to confirm details with your insurer and the lab before your visit. With LabFinder, you can compare locations, check open time slots, and book online at participating labs. It is easy to search for a convenient location in your area or by city or ZIP. Results timing: Many labs send cadmium test results to your doctor within a few days, but timing can differ, so ask the lab how long it usually takes and how you will receive your report.
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The information on this page and throughout the LabFinder website and mobile app is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For personalized medical advice or specific health concerns, please consult your healthcare provider directly.
Booking a Cadmium Level is easy using LabFinder. Just choose your location and enter your insurance information to find the closest Cadmium Level near you.
To make a same-day appointment for a Cadmium Level, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Cadmium Level location near you. If there's availability for a same-day appointment at a nearby lab location, then you will be able to book it easily through LabFinder.
LabFinder allows you to easily schedule a Cadmium Level. You can search by location and insurance to easily book a Cadmium Level near you.
LabFinder allows you to easily make an appointment for a Cadmium Level online. To make an appointment for a Cadmium Level online, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Cadmium Level near you.
Yes, you can get a Cadmium Level without insurance. LabFinder allows you to search and select "Self-Pay" when booking a Cadmium Level. While pricing for the test may not be immediately available, please check by calling the lab company directly for pricing.
