Mercury, Urine (24hr or Random)
Order Name
MERCURY U
Test Number: 3800020
Revision Date 07/26/2023
Test Number: 3800020
Revision Date 07/26/2023
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Mercury, Urine (24hr or Random)
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (2.5 mL ) | Urine, 24-hour | 24 hour Urine Container | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 5 mL (2.5 mL ) | Urine, Random | Sterile Urine container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 2.5 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing). Specimen Type: Plastic urine container, no preservative Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Specimen Collection: Sampling time is preshift (meaning 16 hours without exposure). OPTIONAL PROTOCOL: Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning). Screw the lid on securely. Mix well. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 2 - 5 days |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 007773 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 007773 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83825, 82570 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |