Pathology tests database

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