Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD67250Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Mercury, Blood
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Measurement of mercury in whole blood helps assess exposure to inorganic and organic mercury, including methylmercury, which may accumulate from industrial environments or dietary sources such as contaminated fish, with potential neurological and other systemic toxicity.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Mercury
AnalyteMercury • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 5685-3
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Container
Royal Blue‑top EDTA tube (trace element tube); alternate sodium heparin Royal Blue‑top
Collection Instructions
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture; avoid worksite collection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Causes for Rejection
Clotted specimens; non-trace element tube may lead to inaccurate results, re‑submission may be requested.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |