Mercury, Random Urine
Test Summary
Mercury, a highly toxic metal, is present in select industrial environments and in contaminated ocean fish. Urinary measurements are appropriate for assessing ongoing exposure to inorganic mercury.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed metal-free, plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Avoid work-site collection. Collect urine in acid-washed or metal-free, plastic, leakproof container.
Patient Preparation
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours before collection. Avoid worksite collection.
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
MERCU
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3466
Includes
Creatinine
CPT Code
- 82570
- 83825
Billing Code
- 670167
- 670166
CPT Statement
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
Mercury, Random Urine
Creatinine, Random Urine
| Nonexposed adult | ≤4 mcg/g creat |
| Biological Exposure Index (preshift) | ≤35 mcg/g creat |
| ≤6 Months | 2-28 mg/dL | |
| 7-11 Months | 2-31 mg/dL | |
| 1-2 Years | 2-110 mg/dL | |
| 3-8 Years | 2-130 mg/dL | |
| 9-12 Years | 2-160 mg/dL | |
| >12 Years Male | 20-320 mg/dL | |
| >12 Years Female | 20-275 mg/dL | |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday evening; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed metal-free, plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Avoid work-site collection. Collect urine in acid-washed or metal-free, plastic, leakproof container.
Patient Preparation
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours before collection. Avoid worksite collection.
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Mercury, Random Urine
Creatinine, Random Urine
| Nonexposed adult | ≤4 mcg/g creat |
| Biological Exposure Index (preshift) | ≤35 mcg/g creat |
| ≤6 Months | 2-28 mg/dL | |
| 7-11 Months | 2-31 mg/dL | |
| 1-2 Years | 2-110 mg/dL | |
| 3-8 Years | 2-130 mg/dL | |
| 9-12 Years | 2-160 mg/dL | |
| >12 Years Male | 20-320 mg/dL | |
| >12 Years Female | 20-275 mg/dL | |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday evening; Report available: 1 day