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Mercury, Blood : 636
Test CodeMERCYB or 636
CPT Codes
82825
Instructions
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Note: Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection. Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube/container (non-acid washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Note: Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection. Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube/container (non-acid washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Alternative:
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Alternative:
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimen
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
2 days
Reference Range
≤10 mcg/L
Clinical Significance
Mercury, a highly toxic metal, is present in select industrial environments and in contaminated ocean fish.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
