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Testing for cadmium can help aid in treatment for it. It cann be measured in the hair, nails, blood, and urine, but the most accurate tests are urinary tests. | Testing for cadmium can help aid in treatment for it. It cann be measured in the hair, nails, blood, and urine, but the most accurate tests are urinary tests.<ref name=Health>[http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/tf.asp?id=47&tid=15 Cadmium and health] Unknown Author, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Page last updated: September 1, 2010.</ref> | ||
The amount of cadmium in the blood shows any recent exposure to cadmium. The amount of cadmium in the urine shows both your recent and your past exposure, making it the most accurate test. | |||
The amount of cadmium in the blood shows any recent exposure to cadmium. The amount of cadmium in the urine shows both your recent and your past exposure, making it the most accurate test.<ref name=Health/> | |||
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