Mercury, Stool Test (2670ST)
| Analysis Code |
2670ST |
| Test Name |
Mercury, Stool |
| Test Includes |
Mercury [ICP/MS] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Hg |
| Purpose |
Exposure Monitoring/Investigation; Not for clinical diagnostic purposes. |
| Category |
Metal/Element |
| Method(s) |
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 g Stool |
| Transport Temperature |
Frozen |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (Acid washed or Trace metal-free) |
| Special Handling |
None |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen (-20 °C): Undetermined |
| Rejection Criteria |
None |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[ICP/MS] Tuesday Thursday 7 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[Sample Prep] 80103
[ICP/MS] 83825 |
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