Mercury, Whole Blood
| CPT Code(s): | 83825 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patient should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician), and avoid shellfish and seafood for 48 to 72 hours. Collect:Royal blue (K2EDTA or Na2EDTA). Specimen Preparation:Transport 7 mL whole blood in the original collection tube. (Min: 1 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated. Stability:Mercury is volatile; concentration may reduce after seven or more days of storage. |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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