Mercury Urine Test, Random

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A mercury urine test is used to detect an excess of mercury.

LabCorp

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Test Code:

007773

CPT Code(s):

82570,83825

Also Known As:

Hg, Urine

Methodology:

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Specimen:

Urine

Preparation:

Patient should avoid seafood 48 hours prior to collection. For industrial exposure should have specimen collection done preshift, meaning 16 hours without exposure.

Test Results:

2-3 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling LabCorp tests to residents in the following states:NY, NJ, RI, MA, MD

Quest

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Test Code:

637

CPT Code(s):

83825,82570

Also Known As:

Hg, Urine

Methodology:

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Specimen:

Urine

Preparation:

Patient should avoid seafood 48 hours prior to collection. For industrial exposure should have specimen collection done preshift, meaning 16 hours without exposure.

Test Results:

2-3 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Walk-In Lab is prohibited from selling Quest tests to residents in the following states:AZ, NY, NJ, RI

The mercury urine test is used to detect an excess of mercury. It is ordered to determine if there has been an acute or chronic exposure to high levels of mercury similar to the mercury blood test. The mercury urine test detects the level of inorganic mercury in the body. The mercury urine test cannot detect the levels of methyl mercury.

The mercury urine test is generally ordered when a patient exhibits either acute or chronic symptoms.

Acute symptoms include:

Burning in the mouth and lungs
Coughing and difficulty breathing
Decreased urine volume
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Increased heart rate

Chronic symptoms include:

Problems with hearing, tasting, and smelling
Blurry vision and tunnel vision
Tingling or shaking of the arms or legs
Difficulty walking

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