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Also reported in: µg/g creatinine, mcg/L
Your urinary cadmium is in the normal range, reflecting acceptable long-term kidney cadmium levels. There is no indication of cadmium-related kidney damage at this level.
No measurable cadmium was found in your urine. Urine cadmium reflects long-term kidney cadmium accumulation, so this result indicates your kidneys have not been significantly exposed to cadmium over time.
No action needed. Continuing to avoid smoking and cadmium-rich dietary sources will maintain this result.
Urine cadmium undetectable — no significant long-term cadmium accumulationYour urinary cadmium is within the reference range, indicating no significant long-term cadmium accumulation in your kidneys. Urine cadmium is the preferred marker for cumulative kidney cadmium burden.
No action needed. Standard preventive measures apply.
Urine cadmium within reference range — no evidence of significant kidney cadmium burdenA very small amount of cadmium is detectable in your urine, consistent with typical background lifetime dietary exposure. This level does not indicate kidney damage or toxic accumulation.
No action needed. This level is expected in the general adult population.
Urine cadmium: low-normal — consistent with background lifetime exposureYour urinary cadmium is in the normal range, reflecting acceptable long-term kidney cadmium levels. There is no indication of cadmium-related kidney damage at this level.
No specific action required. Regular retesting is advisable if you work in a cadmium-exposed industry.
Urine cadmium within acceptable reference rangeYour urinary cadmium is in the optimal range, reflecting very low lifetime cadmium exposure. This is an excellent result indicating healthy kidneys with minimal cadmium accumulation.
No action needed.
Urine cadmium: optimal — minimal lifetime cadmium exposureYour urinary cadmium is above the reference range, suggesting cumulative cadmium accumulation in the kidneys. This level warrants investigation. Long-term cadmium accumulation damages kidney tubules and reduces kidney filtration capacity silently over years.
Identify exposure sources (smoking, diet, occupation). Test kidney function including beta-2 microglobulin and NAG enzyme. Consider occupational health review if relevant. Retest in 6–12 months.
Urine cadmium 2.0–5.0 mcg/g creatinine — borderline elevated; above occupational reference valueYour urinary cadmium is significantly elevated, indicating substantial cadmium accumulation in kidney tissue. At this level, kidney tubular damage is a real risk or may already be occurring. Chronic cadmium nephropathy progresses silently and causes irreversible loss of kidney filtering function.
Seek medical evaluation immediately including detailed kidney function tests. Eliminate all exposure sources urgently. Specialist nephrology referral is appropriate at this level.
Urine cadmium >5.0 mcg/g creatinine — elevated; kidney cadmium accumulation significantYour urinary cadmium is critically elevated, indicating noticeable kidney cadmium accumulation. At this level, cadmium nephropathy with progressive kidney failure is a serious concern. This level is associated with significant tubular dysfunction and may be accompanied by bone disease (osteomalacia) and calcium wasting.
Urgent specialist medical evaluation required. Comprehensive kidney function assessment and imaging are needed. All cadmium sources must be eliminated immediately. This level may require occupational disability assessment if work-related.
Urine cadmium >10 mcg/g creatinine — critical; noticeable kidney cadmium toxicityUpload your lab report and get your actual values interpreted in plain English — instantly, with no medical training required.