Mercury (Urine)

Urine is the best matrix for assessing exposure to metallic and inorganic mercury although it may be prudent to send a concurrent blood sample. Urine mercury is measured when monitoring chelation therapy for mercury poisoning. Urine testing is not useful for assessing exposure to mercury from dental amalgam in fillings.
Tube | Plain Universal or Plain 24 hour Urine |
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ID | 29966 |
Availability | Weekdays only. Urgent analysis is possible please contact Laboratory or Duty Biochemist. |
Additional Information | Usually performed as random urine and results corrected for creatinine. A 24 hr urine can be used. Contact laboratory if urgent. |
Turn Around | 1 week |
Send to | First Class Post to: Specialist Laboratory Medicine, Block 46, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF |
Collection Con | No special conditions |
Sample REQ | Store at 4C prior to sending. |
Units | nmol/mmol |
Telepath | HGU1J/HGRU1J |
ICE Codes | LHGRU, LHGU |