Mercury - whole blood Refered Test
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HGST
Synonyms
- Hg
Clinic significance
A metal which is very widely used in industry (chemistry, plastics, photography, paints, dentistry and nuclear power). Its toxicity is due to its ion binding cellular components. Acute poisoning is characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances, renal insufficiency and sometimes central nervous system involvement.
Prenalytics
- 5 mL
- EDTA whole blood or Heparin
- Refrigerated
Further information
- Do not use tubes containing merthiolate
- [To be translated]
Methodology
Atomic absorption
Turnaround time
3 weeks
Pathologist(s) in charge
Refered Test
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
Dr Laurence PELLEGRINA
Dr Nicole COUPRIE
Dr Laurence PELLEGRINA
Dr Nicole COUPRIE
E-mail(s)
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 10 41
+334 72 80 23 05
+334 72 80 10 04
+334 72 80 23 05
+334 72 80 10 04
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Refered TestThe pre-analytical conditions and prices are defined on the basis of the requirements of the performing laboratory.
