MERCURY, QUANTITATIVE, WHOLE BLOOD
- Code
- 000.0000
- Name
- MERCURY, QUANTITATIVE, WHOLE BLOOD
- Category
- None
- Department
- Send-Out
- Start Date
- Expiration Date
- Synonyms
- Hg, Whole Blood
- CPT Codes
- 83825
- Site
- SBMF
- Reference Test
- 23381
Specimen Information
- Type
Dark blue (royal) top (trace metal-free - EDTA) tube, WHOLE BLOOD
- Volume
2.5 ml
- Transport Info
Refrigerated
- Fasting Required?
- False
- Patient Instructions
Avoid ingestion of seafood for 48 hours prior to specimen collection
- Reference Range
Less than 5 µg/dL
Critical High Value:
Mild routine exposure during work, such as dentist: less than 15 µg/dL
Significant toxic exposure: greater than 50 µg/dL- Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Clinical Significance
Evaluate mercury levels for possible toxicity.
The level of trace elements in human body fluids is of great importance for the diagnosis and treatment of a patient’s condition. It is also crucial to monitor individuals who may be exposed to high levels of toxins, such as lead and arsenic.