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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
