Urine Mercury (Hg) Test Price | Lahalak Platform
An accurate test to measure chronic mercury exposure, especially for industrial workers, ensuring occupational safety and protecting neurological and kidney health from toxicity.
Scientific name: Urine Mercury (Hg) Test
A toxicological chemical test that measures the concentration of elemental mercury (Mercury - Hg) in a urine sample, usually collected over 24 hours, or creatinine-corrected. The urinary mercury level is the best and most common indicator of chronic or sub-chronic occupational exposure to inorganic (salts) and elemental (vapor) forms of mercury. Ur...
Service type
Laboratory test (Urine)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Accurate measurement of mercury concentration in a urine sample.
- Consult an occupational medicine or toxicology specialist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Halak.
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, but mercury-rich fish and seafood should be avoided for 72 hours before the sample is collected, as they slightly increase organic mercury in urine.
- It is strongly recommended that a full 24-hour urine sample be collected in a metal-free container provided by the laboratory. If this is not possible, a random sample can be collected and the result corrected for the urine creatinine concentration.
- Avoid contamination: Do not use cosmetics or creams containing mercury on the skin before and during sample collection.
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