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Biomarkers · Chemical

Mercury Blood

Also listed as
Mercury, Blood, Mercury
Primary unit
ng/mL
LOINC codes
5687-9
Tests that measure Mercury Blood
Quest Diagnostics 4, Labcorp 1

Tests

Check the catalog code, specimen, method and preparation for every test that measures Mercury Blood. Select up to five tests to compare them side by side.

Quest Diagnostics 4 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Mercury, Serum/Plasma 26499

    Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon, Tues, Thurs (Night shift); Report available: 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Promptly centrifuge and separate serum or plasma into an acid-washed plastic screw-cap vial.
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Heavy Metals Panel, Random Urine 7507

    4 analytes · Urine · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Colorimetric (C) • Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Preparation
    Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection
    Collection
    Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Heavy Metals Panel with Cadmium, Random Urine 15110

    5 analytes · Urine · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Preparation
    Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection
    Collection
    Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Heavy Metals Comprehensive Panel, Urine 14573

    7 analytes · Urine · Fasting not stated

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Preparation
    Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to collection
    Collection
    Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container. Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid-washed/non metal-free container 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 a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Labcorp 1 test

Single-analyte tests

  • Mercury, Serum or Plasma 810259

    Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Serum or plasma should be separated from cells within two hours of venipuncture. Transfer separated serum or plasma to a metal-free transport tube.
    Reference notes
    <5 ng/mL
    Labcorp catalog page

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