Mercury, Whole Blood

Last Modified: 8/21/2023 1:41:08 PM


Medical Necessity Documentation:  
Client Notes:  
Patient Preparation: Avoid seafood consumption 1 week prior to specimen collection
Specimen Requirements: 4.0 mL Whole Blood in a Navy Blue Top Tube - EDTA Trace metal tube  (Purple Striped Label)
Collection Instructions: Avoid worksite collection
Minimum Volume: 2.0 mL
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:

5 days Ambient
7 days Refrigerated (Preferred)
Reference Range: < 11.0 mcg/L
Critical Ranges:  
Test Comments:  
Methodology: ICP/MS
Clinical Significance:  
Documentation:  
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Turn Around Time: 3 to 5 days
Days Performed: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Sites Performed: Quest - Chantilly
PHL Test Code: MERWB
EPIC Test Code: LAB831
Send Out Test Code: 636
Alternate Test Names: HG, Blood; Mercury Whole Blood
Included Tests:  
CPT Coding: 83825

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