Mercury Blood Test

£89.00

A test to measure the level of mercury in your blood.

Results estimated in 7 working days

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How do you want to take your sample?

Please choose one option below
  • Book a venous draw at a clinic   +£35.00

    Visit one of our national clinic partners for a nurse to take your venous blood sample from a vein in your arm. We’ll email you instructions on how to book after we’ve processed your order.
  • Book a venous draw at home with a nurse +£59.00

  • Self-arrange a professional sample collection Free

Mercury Blood Test

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Trace elements

Mercury - blood

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Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that can damage the brain, nervous system, kidneys and lungs when the body is exposed to high levels.
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FAQs

How does mercury exposure happen?

Mercury exposure can occur from eating fish, having certain dental filings, breathing contaminated air, and in industries involved in coal, gold, cement, steel, and battery production.

What is a Mercury Blood Test?

Our Mercury Blood Test measures your mercury exposure. Our test can be influenced by eating fish because fish (particularly certain deep sea fish) may contain mercury. This test can help if you are worried about mercury exposure from your workplace or environment. It can be used by employers who are required to carry out biological monitoring for workers potentially exposed to mercury.

What is mercury?

Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that, if exposed to high levels, can cause damage to the nervous system, brain, kidneys, lungs, and blood vessels. It can also result in many diseases, such as acrodynia, Hunter-Russell syndrome and Minamata disease.

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