What is the reference range for Mercury?

The standard reference range for Mercury is Whole blood mercury typically <10 µg/L; higher values seen with seafood consumption or occupational exposure.. Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform — interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Which tests measure Mercury?

Mercury is measured in 1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Blood Spot ICPMS Toxic and Essential Elements.

Biomarker Reference · Hg

What does the Mercury test measure?

Q: What is Mercury?

Mercury exists as elemental vapour, inorganic salts, and organic methylmercury. Methylmercury from fish accumulates in red cells and crosses the blood–brain barrier; inorganic mercury binds sulfhydryl groups in kidney and other tissues. Blood mercury reflects recent methylmercury exposure; urine better captures inorganic mercury.

Q: Why is Mercury measured?

Elevated blood mercury in the absence of occupational exposure typically indicates dietary fish intake, particularly large predatory species. Chronic exposure affects the nervous system, kidneys, and cardiovascular system. Prenatal methylmercury exposure impairs foetal neurodevelopment.

Q: Which tests measure Mercury?

Mercury is measured in 1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com, including Blood Spot ICPMS Toxic and Essential Elements.

Mercury (Hg) is a clinical biomarker used in heavy-metals-toxicology assessment. Mercury exists as elemental vapour, inorganic salts, and organic methylmercury. It is measured in 1 laboratory test on BiomarkersLabs.com.

Reference Range: Whole blood mercury typically <10 µg/L; higher values seen with seafood consumption or occupational exposure.
Units: µg/L
Measured In: 1 test
Category: Heavy Metals

Functional medicine optimalFunctional targets often <50 µg/L for adults; lower in women of childbearing age.

What is Mercury?

Mercury exists as elemental vapour, inorganic salts, and organic methylmercury. Methylmercury from fish accumulates in red cells and crosses the blood–brain barrier; inorganic mercury binds sulfhydryl groups in kidney and other tissues. Blood mercury reflects recent methylmercury exposure; urine better captures inorganic mercury.

Why is Mercury measured?

Elevated blood mercury in the absence of occupational exposure typically indicates dietary fish intake, particularly large predatory species. Chronic exposure affects the nervous system, kidneys, and cardiovascular system. Prenatal methylmercury exposure impairs foetal neurodevelopment.

Reference ranges

Standard reference: Whole blood mercury typically <10 µg/L; higher values seen with seafood consumption or occupational exposure.
Functional medicine optimal: Functional targets often <50 µg/L for adults; lower in women of childbearing age.
Units: µg/L

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and assay platform. Interpret in context of the issuing laboratory's stated range.

Tests that measure Mercury

1 test on BiomarkersLabs.com include this biomarker.

BML-HMT-010Comprehensive

Blood Spot ICPMS Toxic and Essential Elements

Mercury reference range in this test: Whole blood mercury typically <10 µg/L; higher values seen with seafood consumption or occupational exposure.

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