Mercury (Urine)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

MERC, UR24

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7715

Synonyms

Mercury- urine

Specimen Type

• 24hr Urine
• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• 24hr Urine Container

Acceptable

• Acidified 24hr Urine Container
• BD Urine Tube (no additive)
• Specimen Container

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

10

Collection instructions:
The clinical information for the test must be clearly written on the request form.
A spot urine in a plain container is the preferred sample for occupational exposure assessment.

Laboratory instruction:
For a casual/random urine sample, DO NOT use code UR24.
Give to biochem with copy of request form

Please transport urine in a urine tube

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