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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

Mercury

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
  • 0 - 10
  • Alert Value: >50
  • Action Value: >200
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