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What is the best sample to collect for measuring exposure to mercury?

April 26, 2017best collect exposure measuring mercury sample

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What is the best sample to collect for measuring exposure to mercury?

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A. Blood is the best sample if the suspected exposure is from organic (methyl) mercury. Urine is the preferred sample to assess exposure to metallic or inorganic mercury. Hair can be used to indicate exposure to organic mercury, but this testing is not offered clinically at WSLH.