Mercury

Test Name Mercury
Alternate Name(s) HG
Laboratory Module LAB
Ordering Mnemonic MERC
Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Collection Container Green - 5 mL
Container Information
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Collection Information

Collect blood in Sodium Heparin GREEN top tube.  Mix thoroughly by gentle inversion.  Keep in UPRIGHT position after mixing.

Test Schedule  
Routine Turnaround Time 25 days
Stat Turnaround Time  
Reference Interval  
Critical Values  
Lab Process Notes Keep in UPRIGHT position after mixing.  Do not centrifuge or separate.  SEND ENTIRE TUBE.
Storage and Transport Store and transport refrigerated.
Test Referred To Offsite, Reference Laboratory

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