Urine Mercury

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

UMER

Referral code

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Test information

Exposure to elemental Hg or to inorganic Hg salts For investigation of chronic exposure of to vapour or inorganic salts, urine is the matrix of choice. Analysis of specimens from individuals concerned about the leaching of Hg from dental fillings has not to date proved useful.

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

Plain

Special requirements

Urine

Minimum volume

20 mL

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

2 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

2 weeks

Referral lab

Regional Toxicology Laboratory, City Hospital