Test Code HGCU Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-HGUCR / Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
-HMUCR / Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Random Urine.
Secondary ID
608903Useful For
Detecting mercury toxicity using random urine specimens
Special Instructions
Method Name
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-HGUCR / Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
-HMUCR / Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Random Urine.
Triple-Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS/MS)
Reporting Name
Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Only orderable as part of profile. For more information see:
-HGUCR / Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine
-HMUCR / Heavy Metal/Creatinine Ratio, with Reflex, Random Urine.
0-17 years: Not established
≥18 years: <2 mcg/g creatinine
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
HGCU | Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, U | 13465-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
608903 | Mercury/Creatinine Ratio, U | 13465-0 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysCPT Code Information
83825