Test ID HGOU Mercury Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-HGUOE/ Mercury Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
-HMUOE / Heavy Metal Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Reporting Name
Mercury Occupational ExposureSpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Report Available
2 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HGOU | Mercury Occupational Exposure | 13465-0 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 608893 | Mercury Occupational Exposure | 13465-0 |
Useful For
Detecting mercury toxicity due to occupational exposure in random urine specimens
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83825
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-HGUOE/ Mercury Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
-HMUOE / Heavy Metal Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Biological Exposure Index (BEI): <35 mcg/g creatinine prior to shift
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
-HGUOE/ Mercury Occupational Exposure, Random, Urine
-HMUOE / Heavy Metal Occupational Exposure, with Reflex, Random, Urine
Triple-Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS)