Mercury, Blood:
Fasting Required: No
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Test run on Mon, Wed, Fri; Average processing time report available in 3-5 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Patient Preparation: Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
Description: Mercury is a heavy metallic element and is the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures. Acute mercury poisoning causes a metallic taste, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney problems, and may lead to death.
Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Specimen: Blood
Results: Test run on Mon, Wed, Fri; Average processing time report available in 3-5 days
Note: Result turnaround times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.
Patient Preparation: Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
Description: Mercury is a heavy metallic element and is the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures. Acute mercury poisoning causes a metallic taste, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney problems, and may lead to death.