MERCURY
Mercury, Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3399
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Royal blue top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.6 mL
Collection Procedure:
Submit in original tube.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Clotted specimens will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
83825 - Mercury (EAP 30021086)
Method:
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)