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Test Code HGOU Mercury Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine


Specimen Required


Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:

-HGUOE/ Mercury Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine

-HMUOE / Heavy Metal Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine


Useful For

Detecting mercury toxicity due to occupational exposure in random urine specimens

Reporting Name

Mercury Occupational Exposure

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  7 days

Reference Values

Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:

-HGUOE/ Mercury Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine

-HMUOE / Heavy Metal Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine

 

Biological Exposure Index (BEI): <35 mcg/g creatinine prior to shift

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HGOU Mercury Occupational Exposure 13465-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
608893 Mercury Occupational Exposure 13465-0

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2 to 4 days

CPT Code Information

83825