| Test CODE | NAME |
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BLHG
Mercury, Whole Blood
| Methodology: | Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS) |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 1-2 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patient should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician), and avoid shellfish and seafood for 48 to 72 hours.
Collect: Royal blue (EDTA) - 7 ml Whole blood.
Specimen Preparation: Transport 7 mL whole blood in the original collection tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Heparin anticoagulant, Serum, Plasma, Frozen specimens, Clotted specimen.
Stability: Refrigerated: 1 week.
NOTE: * This test is not available for New York patients, please refer to test code S530 for specimen requirements.*
Performing Lab
Accu Reference Medical Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 83825 |