Mercury (µg/L); Mercury (nmol/L)
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Mercury, Erythrocytes
Test ID: MERC ERC
Test
Method
HR-SF-ICP-MS
Platform
High Resolution Sector Field Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometry
Report Includes
Specimens
Erythrocytes
Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
19-Jul-2024
Specimen
Specimens
Erythrocytes
Collection Containers
Preferred
BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)
Sample Volume
3.0 mL
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect in contaminant-free tube.
Handling Information
Separate and transfer erythrocytes to a polypropylene transfer vial within 30 minutes. Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Stability
| Ambient | 20 days |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 15 months |
| Frozen | 15 months |
Test Version
19-Jul-2024
Performance / Interpretation
Method
HR-SF-ICP-MS
Platform
High Resolution Sector Field Inductively Coupled Mass Spectrometry
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | µg/L |
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| Mercury | nmol/L |
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Test Location
London Health Sciences Centre, 339 Windermere Road, London ON N6A 5A5
Test Version
19-Jul-2024
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| MERC ERC | 35518Mercury,ERC,µg/L | ug/L |
| 35520Mercury,ERC,nmol/L | nmol/L | |
| 34500Trace Elements Reference Ranges |
Test Version
19-Jul-2024