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Back MERCURY, WHOLE BLOOD | |
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| Test Code: T540 | Specimen Collection: Whole Blood |
| Component: Mercury, Blood | Method: ICP/MS |
| Collection Notes: Clotted specimens are not acceptable. Specimen must be collected in a trace metal-free vacutainer. | |
| Clinical Utility: Blood inorganic mercury concentrations have been used to detect acute, high dose exposures. | |
| CPT Code: 83825 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:WB EDTA Trace Metal (4 mL) Ambient 5 Days Refrigerated 7 Days WB NaHep Trace Metal (4 mL) Ambient 5 Days Refrigerated 7 Days | |