ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Mercury, Nails : 0091248

Mnemonic: MERCUR N

Methodology: Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Performed: Varies
Reported: 7-14 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Fingernails.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 500 mg fingernails to a trace metal-free or acid-washed plastic container. (Min: 500 mg)

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Undetermined; Refrigerated: Undetermined; Frozen: Undetermined

Reference Interval:
By report
CPT Code(s): 83825
Cross References: Hg (Mercury, Nails)
 
 

 

 

 
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