Urine Mercury

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Category:

Turnaround Time: 2-4 days
CPT Code:
  • 83825
Test Type: Kit Based, Urine
Reference Range:

Sex; Age
Both; 0-3 years <3 mcg/24H
Both; 4-12 years <3 mcg/24H
Both; 13-16 years <3.5 mcg/24H
Female =17 years <5 mcg/24H
Male =17 years <5 mcg/24H

Both; 0-3 years <4.5 mcg/g creatinine
Both; 4-12 years <4.5 mcg/g creatinine
Both; 13-16 years <3 mcg/g creatinine
Female =17 years <4 mcg/g creatinine
Male =17 years <3 mcg/g creatinine

Overview:

Urine Elements are traditionally used to evaluate exposure to potentially toxic elements and wasting of nutrient elements. Additionally, the comparison of urine element concentrations before and after administration of a chelator can be used to estimate net retention of potentially toxic elements. Subsequent urine element analyses, also following the administration of a chelator, are useful for monitoring the efficacy of metal detoxification therapy. Results are expressed per 24 hours or creatinine corrected to account for urine dilution effects.

 

Performing Lab: DDINT

Collection Details:

Patient Preparation:

Specimen Requirements
30 mL urine

Collection Container/Tube
Use supplied plastic urine collection container(s)

Transport Container/Tube
Supplied plastic 50-mL tube

Minimum Specimen Volume
6 mL

Rejection Criteria
sample in metal container
creatinine <5 mg/dL

Stability Information
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 6 months
Frozen: Indefinite
37°C/99°F: 4 days

Methodology
ICP-MS