Use:
This test is used to monitor exposure to mercury, primarily inorganic mercury.
Monitor exposure to mercury (primarily inorganic mercury). Some organic forms of mercury, including phenylmercury, are metabolized to inorganic mercury; however, methylmercury and ethylmercury are not metabolized to inorganic mercury and the primary route of excretion is in the bile and stool; consequently, these alkylmercury compounds are usually not detected in urine.
Recommended For:
Mercury exposure e.g. in work environment like Power plants.
Special Notes:
Urine collection to be done preshift i.e. 16 hours without exposure. Patient must discard first sample at 8.am. Then collect all urine for 24 hours till 8 am next morning, and lid tightly.
Tests Included:
Estimated Turn Around For Results:
2-10 Business Days
For an exact turnaround time for results, please contact us at Personalabs and we will contact the lab on your behalf as turnaround times vary depending on testing location or lab testing provider.
