Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
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Samples required |
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Test indications |
Measurement of mercury in blood is preferred where there is exposure to organic mercury. For is exposure to mercury vapour or inorganic mercury salts see mercury (urine). |
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Test information |
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Reference range |
< 25.0 nmol/L |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 10 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |
EDTA blood (purple cap/ yellow cap ring, 4 mL tube). Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.