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Mayo Test Code: HGHAR
Reporting Name
Mercury, HairUseful For
Detecting mercury exposure in hair specimens
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
HairSpecimen Required
Supplies: Hair and Nails Collection Kit (T565)
Specimen Volume: 0.2 g
Collection Instructions: Prepare and transport specimen per the instructions in the kit or see Collecting Hair and Nails for Metals Testing.
Additional Information: If known, indicate source of hair (axillary, head, or pubic).
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.05 g
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair | Ambient (preferred) | ||
| Frozen | |||
| Refrigerated | |||
Special Instructions
Reference Values
0-15 years: Not established
≥16 years: <1.0 mcg/g of hair
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday
CPT Code Information
83825
Method Description
The metal of interest is analyzed by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry.(Unpublished Mayo method)
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Method Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)