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General Information

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Code: U760
Test Name, Short: Mercury , Blood , Hg
Matrix: whole blood
Turnaround Time: 3 - 5 business days
Analytical Method: ICP-MS
Reportable - Test Results Type: Quantitative

Specimen Information

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Rejection Criteria: Collected in improper tube, Improper sample handling, QNS or improper labeling.
Collection Instructions: See heavy metal collections
Container: Royal Blue Top (EDTA) Tube, (Metal Free) tube. Mix throughly. Ship the labeled, metal-free whole blood tube to the laboratory.
Shipping Temperature: Ambient