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
Contact
For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: [email protected].
Collection Con
No special conditions
Sample REQ
Store at 4C prior to sending
Units
nmol/mmol