Mercury Poisoning, Blood Test
$100
This mercury poisoning blood test measures the amount of mercury in the blood plasma in order to diagnose suspected mercury toxicity.
Mercury is a heavy metal element that occurs naturally in the environment in rocks, soil and coal. It is typical to have small trace amount in the blood, but the element serves no biological purpose in the body. People who work with ceramics, glass, seafood, pesticides and mirror coating are susceptible to getting increased levels of mercury in the blood. This test is rarely used and is reserved to measure the amount of mercury in the blood plasma in order to diagnose suspected mercury toxicity.
This mercury poisoning blood test is performed in following conditions such as:
• Cough, difficulty breathing, chest tightness
• Difficulty urinating and decreased urine output
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal cramping
• Increased heart rate
• Fever or chills
• Dizziness
• Headache
Also Known As: Hg Blood
Requirements
Customers ordering the Mercury, Blood test for industrial exposure monitoring should have their collection done at the end of the work week or after 4-5 consecutive days of exposure. Proper timing is critical for accurate monitoring of exposure levels. Avoid seafood consumption for 48 hours prior to sample collection.
$100
Specimen Collected
- Blood
Estimated Time Taken
Turnaround time for this test is typically 3-7 business days.