Mercury (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MERB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8225

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Collection instructions:
The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form. If clinical information is not provided, or does not provide sufficient justification for the test, the test may be declined.

Laboratory instruction:
WHOLE BLOOD - Do not spin.

Clinical details essential. Best test for monitoring mercury exposure.

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