Micronutrient, Mercury, Blood
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test measures the level of mercury, a highly toxic metal found in certain industrial environments and in contaminated ocean fish. Understanding mercury levels is crucial for assessing exposure and potential health risks.
- Mercury, Blood
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
This test measures the level of mercury, a highly toxic metal found in certain industrial environments and in contaminated ocean fish. Understanding mercury levels is crucial for assessing exposure and potential health risks.
Symptoms of mercury exposure can include:
- Mood swings
- Numbness or tingling
- Memory problems
- Muscle weakness
- Difficulty speaking or hearing
- High blood pressure
What type of sample is required for this test?
The sample must be collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube.
2–5 business days
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
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
- Preferred Specimen(s): 4 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 2 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 30 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Clotted
Minimum age:
18
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Rhode Island, New Jersey, or New York
