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
Secondary ID
608893Useful For
Detecting mercury toxicity due to occupational exposure in random urine specimens
Special Instructions
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)
Reporting Name
Mercury Occupational ExposureSpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
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
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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.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 |
CPT Code Information
83825