Mercury

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Mercury
Mercury, Hg, MERCU, 24MERC,
Blood: 10 ml Heparin (orange top) tube or Random Urine: 20 ml sample in sterile universal container (24hr urinary excretion not available, spot urine sample required)

This test is referred to another centre for analysis: Chemical Pathology Department
Kings College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London SE5 9RS
Tel: 020 7737 4000
Fax: 020 7346 3445

Expected turnaround time: 6 weeks

Used in the investigation of mercury toxicity
Please note sample requirements for urine
Contact referral lab for more information
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