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General
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Clinical Use:
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Mercury is a non-essential trace element present in human tissue as a result of exposure to environmental and medicinal mercury products. Inorganic mercury is concentrated in seafood as the toxic methyl compound. Acute poisoning is usually from ingestion of inorganic mercury, which has a corrosive effect on the gastrointestinal tract and causes renal tubular damage. Chronic poisoning is from inhalation or ingestion of small amounts. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested 3 times a week. |
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Code:
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UHG |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Urine Hg 0 to 10 nmol/mmol creatinine
Biological Occupational Exposure Limit 20 nmol/mmol creatinine
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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10mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Aliquot sample into urine tube. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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5mL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 12-10-2020 16:17 |