Test Code LAB10373 Mercury - Blood
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
MERWB
Collection Requirements
A completed lead requisition must accompany sample.
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Royal Blue (K2EDTA) Trace Element
Alternate Collection Container
Blue NA2EDTA (Glass)
Transport
Whole blood refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Send 4.0 mL in original tube.
Stability
Ambient: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
2.0 mL
Reference Range
<11 mcg/L
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Reported
3-6 Days
CPT Codes
83825