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Cadmium Blood Test

 


CADMIUM BLOOD TEST

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£109.00
£109.00 - £109.00
£109.00
£109.00 - £109.00
1 BIOMARKER
5 DAYS
INSTRUCTIONS
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A cadmium blood test measures the concentration of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, in your bloodstream to identify recent exposure, confirm acute poisoning, or monitor workers in high-risk industries such as battery manufacturing, welding and recycling.

Simple and accurate blood test from a laboratory you can speak to.



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CADMIUM BLOOD TEST OVERVIEW

A cadmium blood test measures the concentration of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal, in your bloodstream to identify recent exposure, confirm acute poisoning, or monitor workers in high-risk industries such as battery manufacturing, welding and recycling.

Because cadmium can accumulate silently yet harm the kidneys, lungs and bones, clinicians use this test to detect unsafe levels early, investigate unexplained symptoms like abdominal pain, nausea or shortness of breath, and guide interventions that prevent long-term organ damage.

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CADMIUM BLOOD TEST

A cadmium blood test measures the amount of cadmium, a toxic heavy metal used in batteries, pigments, plastics and some solder, in your bloodstream. Because cadmium is absorbed mainly through inhalation of cigarette smoke or industrial fumes, a venous blood sample offers a snapshot of very recent exposure (the previous few days).

You can request the analysis when you need to confirm acute poisoning, to monitor workers in high-risk occupations (such as battery manufacture, welding or waste-incineration), or to investigate unexplained abnormalities in kidney or liver function that might be linked to metal exposure.

Knowing your cadmium level is important because the metal accumulates silently and can damage multiple organs long before routine blood chemistry appears abnormal. Symptoms that may prompt testing include persistent nausea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, metallic taste, shortness of breath, bone pain, or a combination of tiredness and swollen ankles suggesting impaired kidney filtration.

Smokers may also be advised to have the test. Early detection allows prompt removal from further exposure and medical management aimed at protecting the kidneys, lungs and bones.

1 BIOMARKER

  1. METALS

    - Cadmium

  2. UPGRADE

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  1. TURNAROUND TIME

    We are extremely fast, with some results available within hours and others within a working day or less, from the time your sample is in our lab. However, this is not a guarantee and should not be taken as such. This is the guideline turnaround time that can be shorter or longer.


    THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEED TURNAROUND TIME.


    We are extremely proud of our very short turnaround times and a very efficient laboratory processes, you will start receiving results as soon as they are available and have completed clinical validation.


    Whilst we accommodate the shortest of time scales, with some results available within hours, for this particular test the usual turnaround time is: 5 working days.

  1. WILL I HAVE A GENERAL EXPLANATION OF MY RESULTS?

    Yes, our doctors put a huge amount of effort into your online Health Dashboard, which will have explanations of what each biomarker is, the normal reference ranges and what it means if you are outside of them.


    This service is included in the price of all our tests.

  1. CAN I SEE A GP TO DISCUSS MY RESULTS?

    Yes, usually the same or next day.


    One Day Tests has a fantastic clinical team of consultants and GPs. Once you have your results you can book an online video consultation to discuss your results.


    Our clinical team consists of practicing NHS and private GPs, who work closely with our laboratory and can tell you what your blood test results mean for you. Having an integrated laboratory and GP services makes your health journey seamless and extremely efficient.


    This service is not included in the price of the test, it is charged separately, should you wish to book it.

DOCTOR'S COMMENTS

Hi, I am Dr. Adam Staten and here's my view on this test as a GP and Clinical Director at One Day Tests.

DR. ADAM STATEN - GP VIEW AND RED FLAG SYMPTOMS

From a GP’s perspective, the cadmium blood test is crucial because it lets you swiftly confirm or rule out a recent toxic exposure when a patient presents with otherwise unexplained renal, respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms, especially if they smoke, have an occupation involving metal fumes, or report a one-off incident such as cutting cadmium-plated metal. An early, objective result guides urgent advice on stopping further exposure, determines whether to initiate renal and pulmonary monitoring, and avoids unnecessary investigations by pinpointing a reversible environmental cause before chronic organ damage sets in.

Red flag symptoms for the Cadmium Blood Test

Your Results and Health Dashboard

The results of your Cadmium Blood Test will be emailed to you as a secured PDF file, ready for your GP and will also be uploaded to our Health Dashboard area of the website. It’s a unique and powerful tool, powered by our in-house clinical analysis research, to match your biomarkers across test panels and symptoms, as well as provide clinical commentary on all individual biomarkers you tested for.

The health dashboard will also provide "panel level" commentary - a birds eye view of the biomarkers that were tested. This feature allows you to view your test results and clinical commentary, and compare them to previous results, giving you a clear understanding of how your health is progressing.

By using the Health Dashboard, you can identify changes in your biomarkers and make necessary adjustments to your lifestyle. This added value is immense, as it empowers you to monitor your health and make informed decisions about your well-being.

It's free and is available with all of our tests.

SAVE ON CONTINUOUS MONITORING WITH OUR SUBSCRIPTION PLAN

The best way to look after your health is to do so regularly. This is easy to do with our continual monitoring plans which give you a discount on future blood tests. You choose the frequency and we'll do the rest.

When you purchase a subscription, we will deliver your home test kits or allow you to book appointments in line with your chosen frequency. You will be able to track your biomarkers over time in our powerful Health Dashboard, where results will be automatically updated for you. There is a minimum of 3 tests with any subscription, after which you can pause/restart/cancel at any time.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Hi, I am Stefania Brown, I am the Laboratory Manager at One Day Tests and here are the lab's special requests for the Cadmium Blood Test.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Fasting is not required for a cadmium blood test.

Clinic appointment - how to prepare for the Cadmium Blood Test

If you are coming into one of our clinics for the test, this is what you need to do before you arrive:

  • Read the instructions in the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS section
  • Drink plenty of water about an hour before the appointment.
  • Avoid coffee/tea/energy drinks. Water is good!
  • That’s it! We’ll do the rest.

We look forward to receiving your sample in our lab!

WHY CHOOSE US?

Hello! My name is Dr. Vinesh Mistry, I am part of the GP team here at One Day Tests and here is why you should trust us to test your blood.

QUICK AND ACCURATE RESULTS DIRECT FROM A LABORATORY.

We run our own regulated laboratories and our own accredited clinics. We manufacture our own approved home sample collection kits. Your results are looked after by our fantastic clinical governance team and our super-talented biomedical science team.

When you book your test with us - you book directly with the lab. This means accuracy and responsible duty of care, direct access to the provider and extremely fast turnaround times.

Finally, our customer services rock! You can ask the lab a question any time or you can speak to a real human. You can email us on hello@onedaytests.com or give us a call on 0127 309 2844.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Hi, I am Lana Nela, Lead Nurse, and here is what we are frequently asked about this test.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the Cadmium Blood Test.

What result counts as “too high,” and how is it interpreted?

We usually flag venous cadmium ≥ 3 µg/L (≈ 27 nmol/L) in non-smokers or ≥ 6 µg/L (≈ 54 nmol/L) in smokers as raised. Levels up to about 10 µg/L suggest recent occupational or heavy-smoking exposure; anything above 10–15 µg/L warrants an urgent review of workplace controls and baseline kidney-function tests.

Very high results (> 30 µg/L) point to acute inhalation or ingestion and may need hospital assessment, serial monitoring and chelation advice.

Do I need to fast or stop medicines before the test?

No fasting is required, and most medicines do not affect the measurement. However, tell your practitioner if you have recently taken zinc, iron or calcium supplements—large doses can bind trace metals and very mildly lower detectable cadmium. More importantly, avoid handling cadmium-containing solder, pigments or batteries for at least 24 hours before sampling, and wash hands thoroughly; this prevents surface contamination that could falsely elevate the result.

WHY HAVE THE TEST?

Hi, I am Nader Eldarf, I am a Biomedical Scientist in our laboratory and here is why it's important to take this test.

  1. WHY HAVE THE CADMIUM BLOOD TEST?

    A cadmium blood test is important because it offers the quickest way to detect recent exposure to this toxic metal, allowing clinicians and occupational-health teams to intervene before cadmium can silently damage the kidneys, lungs and bones.

IS THIS TEST RIGHT FOR YOU?

Hi, I am Sandeep Patel, I am the Laboratory Director at One Day Tests. Here are the symptoms that you may wish to address with this test.

  1. IS THE CADMIUM BLOOD TEST RIGHT FOR YOU?

    A cadmium blood test is worthwhile when you may have inhaled or otherwise encountered cadmium in the past few weeks, through jobs such as battery manufacture, welding or waste-incineration, a one-off fume incident, or heavy smoking, and you need to confirm or rule out acute exposure that could be causing nausea, chest tightness, kidney-related swelling or bone pain.

  1. SYMPTOMS AND TAGS

    Abdominal pain, Bones, Fatigue, Memory issues, Metallic taste, Nausea, Shortness of breath and Tremors

WHY ARE BLOOD TESTS IMPORTANT?

Health monitoring is very important, you are in charge of your health - look after it.