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Biomarkers · Chemical

Mercury, Urine

Primary unit
ug/L
LOINC codes
21383-5, 5689-5
Tests that measure Mercury, Urine
Quest Diagnostics 7, Labcorp 4

Ranges

Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ

Quest Diagnostics, Mercury, 24-Hour Urine 36441

PopulationInterval
Reference Range≤20 mcg/L
Toxic≥150 mcg/L

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 36441

Tests

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Quest Diagnostics 7 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Mercury, 24-Hour Urine 36441

    Urine · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat

    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.
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Heavy Metals Panel, 24-Hour Urine 36438

    3 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
    Arsenic, 24-Hour Urine | ≤80 mcg/L Lead, 24-Hour Urine | <80 mcg/L Mercury, 24-Hour Urine | ≤20 mcg/L
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Heavy Metals Panel with Cadmium, 24-Hour Urine 35386

    4 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
    Arsenic, 24-Hour Urine | ≤80 mcg/L Lead, 24-Hour Urine | <80 mcg/L Mercury, 24-Hour Urine | ≤20 mcg/L Cadmium, 24-Hour Urine | ≤5.0 mcg/L
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Metals/Metalloids Panel 1, Urine 30323

    4 analytes · Urine · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Sat

    Method and collection
    Method
    Colorimetry (C) • Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Preparation
    Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection. Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
    Collection
    Unpreserved urine should be refrigerated immediately and analyzed within 1 week of collection. Acceptable preservatives include: Trace metal-free hydrochloric acid or nitric acid (0.1 mL of 12M acid/10 mL urine).
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Comprehensive Toxic Metal Panel, 24-Hour Urine 37081

    6 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
    Arsenic, 24-Hour Urine | ≤80 mcg/L Lead, 24-Hour Urine | <80 mcg/L Mercury, 24-Hour Urine | ≤20 mcg/L | Toxic: ≥150 mcg/L Cadmium, 24-Hour Urine | ≤5.0 mcg/L Cobalt, 24-Hour Urine | ≤2.0 mcg/L Thallium, 24-Hour Urine | ≤2 mcg/L | Toxic: >200 mcg/L
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Heavy Metals Panel 4, Urine (CSA) 34695

    8 analytes · Urine · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon, Tues, Thurs; Report available: 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Colorimetry (C) • Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Preparation
    Avoid exposure to gadolinium-based contrast media for 48 hours prior to sample collection. Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
    Collection
    Unpreserved urine should be refrigerated immediately and analyzed within 1 week of collection. Acceptable preservatives include: Trace metal-free hydrochloric acid or nitric acid (0.1 mL of 12M acid/10 mL urine).
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Labcorp 4 tests

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Mercury, Urine 007773

    4 analytes · Urine · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Sampling time is preshift (meaning 16 hours without exposure). Optional protocol: Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Screw the lid on securely. Mix well.
    Reference notes
    • Environmental exposure: <5.0 μg/g creatinine, <20.0 μg/L • Occupational exposure: BEI® (inorganic mercury, sampling time is preshift): 20 μg/g creatinine1
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Heavy Metals Profile I, Urine 007046

    9 analytes · Urine · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 6 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
    Preparation
    Patient should avoid seafood and red wine 72 hours prior to collection.
    Collection
    Sampling time is not critical for industrial monitoring. Optional protocol : Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Avoid contact with metal during collection. Screw the lid on securely. See individual tests for collection times for industrial monitoring.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Heavy Metals Profile II, Urine 250281

    12 analytes · Urine · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 6 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Preparation
    Patient should avoid seafood and red wine 72 hours prior to collection.
    Collection
    Optional protocol : Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Avoid contact with metal during collection. Screw the lid on securely. See individual tests for collection times for industrial monitoring.
    Reference notes
    See individual tests.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Common Alloy Elements Profile 007069

    21 analytes · Urine · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively-coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Preparation
    Patient must avoid seafood and red wine 72 hours prior to collection.
    Collection
    Collect 24-hour urine without preservatives. Mix well.
    Labcorp catalog page

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