MERCURY, WHOLE BLOOD

Test Code: T540

Specimen Collection: Whole Blood

Component:
Mercury, Blood

Method:
ICP/MS

Collection Notes: Clotted specimens are not acceptable. Specimen must be collected in a trace metal-free vacutainer.

Clinical Utility: Blood inorganic mercury concentrations have been used to detect acute, high dose exposures.

CPT Code: 83825

Testing Location: Sent to reference lab

Specimen/Stability Type

WB EDTA Trace Metal (4 mL)

Temperature:

Ambient 5 Days

Refrigerated 7 Days

WB NaHep Trace Metal (4 mL)

Ambient 5 Days

Refrigerated 7 Days

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