MERCURY, 24 HRS URINE

A 24-hour urine test to measure mercury excretion, used to assess long-term exposure or poisoning from mercury accumulation in the body.

Also known asMercury24 Hrs Urine Mercury24 Hrs Urine

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

1 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details

MERCURY, 24 HRS URINE Test in Mangaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
MERCURY, 24 HRS URINE includes 1 parameter

  • Mercury
Frequently Asked Questions

This test measures mercury levels excreted in urine over a 24-hour period to assess exposure to mercury compounds.

It is used to monitor occupational exposure, evaluate symptoms of mercury toxicity, or follow up on environmental poisoning cases.

All urine passed over a 24-hour period is collected in a special container and submitted for testing.

Elevated levels suggest recent or ongoing exposure to mercury. Results are evaluated alongside clinical symptoms.

Avoid seafood and exposure to mercury-containing products before testing. Follow collection instructions carefully.

Test code

9138U24

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Urine,24hrBlue Plastic Urine collecter10 ML

Specimen stability information

Urine,24Hr

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Wednesday,Friday TIME - 11:00

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Metals

CPT and Loinc codes

MERCURY, 24 HRS URINE

3450