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HelpTest ID HGUCR Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to potentially interfere with most inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry-based metal tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine container with no metal cap or glued insert
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL urine tube or clean, plastic aliquot container with no metal cap or glued insert
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. See Metals Analysis Specimen Collection and Transport for complete instructions.
Secondary ID
608907Useful For
Detecting mercury toxicity, a toxic heavy metal, using random urine specimens
Special Instructions
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
MERCURY/CREATININE:
0-17 years: Not established
≥18 years: <2 mcg/g creatinine
CREATININE:
≥18 years: 16-326 mg/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients who are younger than 18 years of age.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83825
82570
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday