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HGNA
89856
HGRU
60248
MESOR
80460
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology 2007;49:17–24 2. Canuel R, de Grosbois S, Atikesse L, and
Lucotte M. New Evidence on Variations of Human Body Burden of Methylmercury from Fish
Consumption. Environ Health Perspect 2006;114:302–306
Mercury, Nails
Clinical Information: Once absorbed and circulating, mercury becomes bound to numerous proteins,
including keratin. The concentration of mercury in nails correlates with the severity of clinical symptoms.
If the nails can be segregated by length, such an exercise can be useful in identifying the time of exposure.
Useful For: Detecting mercury exposure
Interpretation: Normally, nails contains or =16 years: 0.0-0.9 mcg/g of nails
Clinical References: 1. Marques R, Doâ€rea J, Bastos W, and Malm O. Changes in children
hair-Hg concentrations during the first 5 years: Maternal, environmental and iatrogenic modifying factors.
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology 2007;49:17–24 2. Canuel R, de Grosbois S, Atikesse L, and
Lucotte M. New Evidence on Variations of Human Body Burden of Methylmercury from Fish
Consumption. Environ Health Perspect 2006;114:302–306
Mercury, Random, Urine
Clinical Information: The correlation between the levels of excretion in the urine and the clinical
symptoms is considered poor, but urinary mercury (Hg) is the most reliable way to assess exposure to
inorganic mercury. For additional information, see HG/8618 Mercury, Blood.
Useful For: Detecting mercury toxicity
Interpretation: Daily urine excretion >50 mcg/day indicates significant exposure (per World Health
Organization standard).
Reference Values:
0-15 years: not established
> or =16 years: 0-9 mcg/L
Clinical References: 1. Lee R, Middelton D, Caldwell K, et Al: A Review of Events That Expose
Children to Elemental Mercury in the United States. Environ Health Perspect 2009;117:871-878 2.
Bjorkman L, Lundekvam BF, Laegreid T, et al: Mercury in human brain, blood, muscle and toenails in
relation to exposure: an autopsy study. Environmental Health 2007;6:1186-1476
Mesoridazine (Serentil)
Reference Values:
Reference Range: 150-1000 ng/mL
Test Performed By
Medtox Laboratories, Inc.
402 W. County Road D
St. Paul, MN 55112
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