Sample type: Whole Blood

Test name: Mercury a.k.a. Hg

Condition / Indication: Mercury exposure

Special precautions & notes: Please discuss request with laboratory. Determination of choice in suspected organic mercury exposure.

Reference range: <30 nmol/L

Container: EDTA (Lavender top)

Ideal volume (mL): 1 mL

Referred outside NBT for analysis? Yes

Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry

Turnaround time: 14 days

Referral location: SAS Trace Element Laboratory, Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Surrey Research Park, 15 Frederick Sanger Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7YD