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Also reported in: µg/L, ng/mL
Your blood cadmium is in the normal range, consistent with typical background exposure. Blood cadmium primarily reflects recent exposure, while urine cadmium reflects long-term kidney accumulation.
No measurable cadmium was found in your blood. Cadmium is a toxic metal found in cigarette smoke, contaminated food, and certain industrial environments. An undetectable level is ideal.
No action needed. If you smoke, quitting will further reduce your long-term cadmium burden.
Blood cadmium undetectable — no significant cadmium exposureYour blood cadmium is within the acceptable reference range. Small background levels are common from dietary sources such as grains, vegetables, and seafood. This level is not associated with adverse health effects.
No action needed. Non-smokers at this level face no specific cadmium-related health risk.
Blood cadmium within reference range — no evidence of significant exposureA trace amount of cadmium is detectable, likely from routine dietary sources. This is within the expected range for non-smokers and is not a health concern at this level.
No action needed. Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke, which are the primary lifestyle sources of elevated cadmium.
Blood cadmium: low-normal range — consistent with background dietary exposureYour blood cadmium is in the normal range, consistent with typical background exposure. Blood cadmium primarily reflects recent exposure, while urine cadmium reflects long-term kidney accumulation.
No specific action required. If you smoke, consider quitting to prevent long-term cadmium accumulation in kidneys.
Blood cadmium within acceptable reference rangeYour cadmium level is in the optimal range with very low body burden. This reflects minimal dietary, occupational, and lifestyle cadmium exposure.
No action needed. Maintain current habits, especially if you are a non-smoker.
Blood cadmium: optimal — minimal cadmium burdenYour blood cadmium is above the reference range. The most common cause is cigarette smoking. Other sources include contaminated leafy vegetables, grains grown in cadmium-rich soil, and certain occupational exposures (battery manufacturing, welding, metal smelting).
Quit smoking if applicable — this is the single most impactful change. Review dietary sources and occupational exposures. Retest in 6 months. Consider urine cadmium testing to assess kidney accumulation.
Blood cadmium 0.5–2.0 mcg/L — borderline elevated; above reference rangeYour blood cadmium is significantly elevated, indicating substantial ongoing exposure. Cadmium accumulates in the kidneys over decades and causes progressive kidney damage (Itai-Itai disease pattern). It also weakens bones and is classified as a Group 1 human carcinogen (lung and kidney cancer).
Seek immediate medical evaluation. Identify and eliminate all exposure sources urgently. Kidney function tests (creatinine, beta-2 microglobulin) should be assessed. If you smoke, cessation is medically urgent.
Blood cadmium >2.0 mcg/L — elevated; significant cadmium exposureYour blood cadmium is critically elevated, indicating noticeable exposure that poses immediate risk to kidney and respiratory function. Acute high-dose cadmium exposure can cause chemical pneumonitis, kidney failure, and noticeable gastrointestinal symptoms. This is a medical emergency.
Seek emergency medical care immediately. Remove yourself from all sources of exposure at once. A drug that pulls metals out of the body is generally not effective for cadmium but supportive care is urgently needed.
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