Mercury, Blood
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test might be recommended for individuals who have been exposed to mercury through their job or who eat a lot of ocean fish that might be contaminated with mercury.
- Mercury, Blood
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Mercury, Blood - This test checks for mercury, a very toxic metal that can be found in certain workplaces and in some ocean fish. It's important to measure mercury levels because high amounts in the body can be harmful to health.
What patients is this test right for?
This test might be recommended for individuals who have been exposed to mercury through their job or who eat a lot of ocean fish that might be contaminated with mercury.
What type of sample is required for this test?
4 mL of whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube. A blood draw is necessary.
Test Resources http://education.questdiagnostics.com/faq/FAQ45
3–6 business days
≤10 mcg/L
Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 2 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Clotted specimen
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
