--- title: Cadmium, Blood Test type: test id: cadmium-blood url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/cadmium-blood-test" price_usd: 34.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 40.99 category: Environmental & Toxins sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "4–7 business days" labs: - Quest orderable: true order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=cadmium-blood-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Cadmium, Blood Test > Blood cadmium — a toxic metal from cigarette smoke, certain foods and industrial exposure that accumulates in the kidneys and bones, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $34.99 plus a $6 lab processing fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 4–7 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $34.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($40.99 all-in for this test alone) | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 4–7 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Cadmium, Blood test tell you? Blood cadmium — a toxic metal from cigarette smoke, certain foods and industrial exposure that accumulates in the kidneys and bones. Cadmium is a heavy metal with no role in the body. The most common sources are tobacco smoke (including second-hand), shellfish, organ meats, some leafy greens and grains grown in contaminated soil, and occupational exposure in battery, pigment or metal-plating work. It has a biological half-life of decades, accumulating in the kidneys and bone, where it contributes to kidney damage and osteoporosis; it is also a known carcinogen. A blood level reflects recent and ongoing exposure and is the standard screening test; smokers typically run several times higher than non-smokers. Elevated results are read alongside kidney markers such as cystatin C and urine albumin. ## Biomarkers measured - [Cadmium, Blood](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/cadmium-blood) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $34.99 | $40.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Blood Cadmium test cost? A Blood Cadmium test costs $34.99 at TestWell — $40.99 all-in, since the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order and there is no draw or physician fee. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $140.00 self-pay. With insurance you pay your plan's negotiated rate against your deductible; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest) | $34.99 | $40.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $140.00 | $140.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 299. ## How do you prepare? No fasting required. ## Common questions about the Cadmium, Blood test ### How long does it take to get Blood Cadmium test results? Blood Cadmium test results are typically ready in 4–7 business days after your draw at Quest. TestWell emails you the moment they post, and your results dashboard shows each marker against its reference range with a plain-English explanation. ### Do I need to fast, or can I eat before a Blood Cadmium test? No, fasting is not required for a Blood Cadmium test — you can eat normally and book any time of day. ### Where can I get a Blood Cadmium test near me without a doctor? Order the Blood Cadmium test online from TestWell for $34.99 (plus a $6 per-order lab processing fee) — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed. A licensed physician authorizes the order, then you walk into any Quest patient service center near you for the draw (the lab locator on our site lists the closest ones by ZIP code), and results arrive in 4–7 business days. ### What is the Quest test code for a Blood Cadmium test? The Blood Cadmium test is Quest Diagnostics test code 299. TestWell orders it under that code for $34.99 at Quest — no doctor's visit or insurance required, results in 4–7 business days. Codes verified against the labs' catalogs in 2026. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=cadmium-blood-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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