Mercury
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Mercury, Blood
Test ID: HMERC WB
Test
Method
ICP-TripleQ MS
Platform
Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry
Report Includes
Specimens
Whole Blood (K2-EDTA)
Test Location
Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Whole Blood (K2-EDTA)
Collection Containers
Preferred
BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)
Sample Volume
4 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect in contaminant-free tube.
Handling Information
Do not open tube or separate. Store and send cold.
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Method
ICP-TripleQ MS
Platform
Inductively Coupled Plasma Triple-Quad Mass Spectrometry
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | nmol/L |
|
µg/L x 4.99 | |
Test Location
Hamilton General Hospital, 237 Barton St E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HMERC WB | 61160Mercury Whole Blood | nmol/L |
Test Version
30-Sep-2019