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Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Mercury, HairSpecimen Type
HairSpecimen Required
Supplies: Hair and Nails Collection Kit (T565)
Specimen Volume: 0.2 g
Collection Instructions: Prepare and transport specimen per the instructions in the kit or see Collecting Hair and Nails for Metals Testing.
Additional Information: If known, indicate source of hair (axillary, head, or pubic).
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Frozen | |||
| Refrigerated | |||
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.05 g
Special Instructions
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
2 to 8 daysReference Values
0-15 years: Not established
≥16 years: <1.0 mcg/g of hair
Useful For
Detecting mercury exposure in hair specimens
CPT Code Information
83825
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HGHAR | Mercury, Hair | 5686-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 31900 | Mercury, Hair | 5686-1 |
| HGHSC | Specimen Source | 31208-2 |