Mercury,Serum

Test Code
MERCURY,SERUM(O)


Preferred Specimen
Royal blue, no additive, trace metal-free


Minimum Volume
0.6 mL


Instructions
Promptly centrifuge and separate serum into an acid-washed, plastic, screw-capped vial using approved guidelines.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
RT: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 5 months


Setup Schedule
Tues, Thurs morning


Report Available
7 days


Reference Range
See laboratory report.



Last Updated: December 28, 2018


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