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Mercury

Source Urine (for Blood Mercury, see Trace Elements)
Mnemonic UMERC
Specimen Requirements 30 mL random urine or aliquot of 24 hour urine (no preservative) in orange-top Starplex container.  Avoid getting dust from clothing or environment in container.  DO NOT collect in metal or glass containers.
Specimen Handling PSC & RRL:
Transport specimen on ice to DSC.

Extra-regional: 
Freeze specimen prior to transport to DSC. 

DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.
Additional Information For 24 hour urine, record collection time and total volume on container submitted.
Testing Location DynaLife Dx
Testing Frequency Weekly
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval