Mercury
Clinical Biochemistry
Sample and container requirements
EDTA Whole Blood
Minimum volume required
5 mL whole blood
Special requirements
None
Patient preparation
None
Sample viability
Turnaround time
14 days
Reference range
Please refer to report for reference ranges.
Clinical guidance
Please follow the link below to the referral laboratory website for more information: https://www.sas-centre.org/assays/trace-elements NB: Measurement of mercury in blood is preferred where there is exposure to organic mercury. Measurement of mercury in urine is preferred where there is exposure to mercury vapour or inorganic mercury salts.
Notes
Sent to SAS Trace Element Centre, Guildford
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026