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Test Code HGHAR Mercury, Hair

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

Mercury, Hair

Specimen Type

Hair


Necessary Information


Indicate source of hair (axillary, head, or pubic) if known.



Specimen Required


Supplies: Hair and Nails Collection Kit (T565)

Source: Head, beard, mustache, chest, pubic

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.


Reject Due To

  All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Hair Ambient (preferred)
  Frozen 
  Refrigerated 

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.05 g

Day(s) Performed

Wednesday

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Report Available

2 to 14 days

Reference 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