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Mercury, blood

Test Code:

BC9999

Synonym(s):

Specimen Container

​Trace metal free tube containing K2EDTA 

(To be obtained from DPLM Client Services, after office hour call extension 1352) 


Specimen Requirement

Whole Blood 
5 mL 

Instructions Before Sampling: 
Patient should avoid taking either gadolinium or iodine containing contrast media for at least 4 days as they can interfere with trace metal tests. 


Specimen Storage / Transport

​​Do not centrifuge as whole blood is required

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

​Average 7 days (3 - 11 days)

Reference Value(s)

Testing Laboratory Location

​SGH

Laboratory

Biochemistry

Contact Number

​6394 1352

Day and Time Performed

Mon to Fri: 0800 hours - 1400 hours 

Do not collect on Eve of Public holidays and Public holidays.


Orderable on CPOE?

No

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Keywords

Mercury, blood BC9999
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