Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
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Samples required |
20 mL early morning urine in plain Universal container.
A 24 hour collection (acid-washed container) is recommended if the first result is equivocal. Instructions for 24h urine collection available here or on UHSussex public site. Please contact laboratory for an acid-washed container (RSCH ext. 67699, PRH ext. 68203). |
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Test indications |
Measurement of mercury in urine is preferred where there is exposure to mercury vapour or inorganic mercury salts. For organic mercury exposure see mercury (blood). |
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Test information |
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Reference range |
< 3 nmol/ mmol creatinine <15 nmol/24h |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 10 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |
