Test directory: Mercury, Random Urine

Ordering Code5151
Test NameMercury, Random Urine
Preferred SpecimenUrine
Preferred ContainerAcid washed container (preferred),
Metal free container (preferred)
Optimum Volume7 mL
Collection InstructionsCollect urine in an acid washed or metal free plastic container. Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 2 Days
Refrigerated: 5 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time5 Days
MethodologyInductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 26, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Mercury, Random UrineALLSee report.
Creatinine, Random UrineALLSee report.