Mercury (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Mercury (Blood)

Alternate Names	Hg, Mercury Level
Test Code	MERC
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	6 mL Trace Metal Tube (Navy Blue Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED Trace Metal tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Monday - Friday
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	TRE, EW
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Metropolitan & Regional Specimen Receptions If no dedicated tube is collected, this test may be shared with Arsenic (ARS) and/or Thallium (MISCSO). Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Please send trace metal tube directly to the Heidelberg Laboratory. Do NOT aliquot.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Accredited Test	Yes

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