Urine Mercury, Random

Message
Patient Preparation: Avoid work-site collection. Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours before collection7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed metal-free, plastic leak-proof container


Test Code
LAB408 MERCU


Alias/See Also
MERCU


CPT Codes
82570| 83825

Includes
Note: Test performed on a specimen submitted in a nontrace element tube/container (not acid-washed) may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a nontrace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing; however, elevated results are reported with a message that resubmission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Minimum Testing Volume: 3 mL Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: 48 hoursRefrigerated : 5 daysFrozen: 14 days


Report Available
3-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170457



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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