MERCURY, 24-HOUR URINE
Mercury, a highly toxic metal is present in select industrial environments and in contaminated ocean fish. Urinary measurement is the most reliable way to assess exposure to inorganic mercury. |
![]() Pre-test Information : Avoid eating predatory fish like Tuna and shark atleast 3 days prior to specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, specimen should not be collected for 96 hours |
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![]() Report Delivery : Next day |
MERCURY, 24-HOUR URINE
Test Code | M-018 |
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Test Description | **MERCURY, 24-HOUR URINE |
Clinical Category | Industrial Diseases |
Sample | 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24 hr urine collected in an acid washed (metal free) container |
Method/Technology | ICPMS |
Storage/Temp | |
Reporting Time | Next day |