MERCURY

Synonyms: Hg, Blood
Computer Code: (RMERC)
Specimen Collection: 7 mL blood (royal blue top tube).
Minimum Volume: 0.6 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Maintain whole blood at room temperature or refrigerated in original tube. Min 0.6 mL whole blood.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 8 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 83825
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII