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HelpTest ID HGCU Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine (Non-Orderable)
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
HGUCR / Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
HMUCR / Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Random Urine.
Secondary ID
608903Useful For
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
HGUCR / Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
HMUCR / Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Random Urine.
Detecting mercury toxicity using random urine specimens
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see:
HGUCR / Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
HMUCR / Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Random Urine.
<18 years: Not established
≥18 years: <2 mcg/g creatinine
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysCPT Code Information
83825