Mercury in blood; recent exposure.
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Mercury is a heavy metal found in the environment and can exist in various forms. It is not essential for the body and can be harmful to health when exposure occurs. Mercury can damage the nervous system, brain, kidneys, and lungs, and is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and young children.
Testing for mercury is important for individuals who may have been exposed to high levels of mercury, such as through their work (for example, in industry or dentistry), by consuming certain types of fish, or through exposure to broken mercury-containing products. Testing can assist in diagnosing mercury poisoning, which is essential for determining the appropriate treatment.
The mercury blood test measures the amount of mercury in the blood, which can provide an indication of recent exposure to mercury. High levels of mercury in the blood can indicate potential health effects and the need for further evaluation or treatment.
A high mercury level can indicate mercury poisoning, which may cause neurological problems such as tremors, sleeplessness, memory loss, neuromuscular effects, headaches, and cognitive and motor impairments. It can also affect kidney function and blood pressure.
A low mercury level in the blood is considered normal and indicates minimal exposure to mercury. It is important to note that "low" does not necessarily mean "no exposure," as mercury can accumulate in the body, especially in the kidneys and the
This test is included in Dutch healthcare guidelines and is regularly used for its respective indications.
Rationale for this test
Deze test meet de hoeveelheid kwik in het bloed en is een gevestigde bepaling binnen de Nederlandse reguliere geneeskunde voor het vaststellen van recente blootstelling aan kwik. De test wordt uitgevoerd door geaccrediteerde laboratoria en is opgenomen in de NVKC Wie Doet Wat Database als standaard-bepaling. De klinische betekenis is goed onderbouwd, met name bij beroepsmatige blootstelling, consumptie van bepaalde vissoorten, of contact met kwikhoudende producten.
Dutch clinical guidelines and healthcare organisations
We recommend consulting these independent sources before ordering a preventive health check.
Brochure on preventive health checks: careful choice, reliability, pros and cons, checklist.
Independent information about preventive health checks from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment.
Reliable patient information about illnesses and complaints from Dutch GPs (NHG).
Public-facing website of the Dutch Society for Clinical Chemistry with explanations of blood tests and laboratory values.
Answers to what people usually want to know.
After ordering we generate a referral letter and email you the instructions. You pick a collection point yourself and book an appointment there. Blood is drawn at the location, processed at the lab, and your result arrives digitally.
Often within a few working days. How soon you can be seen depends on how busy the location is and the type of analysis. For specialist analyses we first ship collection materials, which takes a bit longer.
At most collection points yes. Some accept walk-ins. This is clearly indicated per location. You choose the location that works best for you.
That depends on the test. Whether fasting is required, and from what time, is clearly stated in the instructions you receive after ordering. No surprises at the counter.
It varies per analysis: from same-day to a few working days. Standard values often come back quickly; analyses that go to an external lab can take a bit longer. You get an email with a link to your digital result, including a short explanation per value.
We work with 1,000+ collection points across the Netherlands. After ordering you'll see which locations near you are available and you pick where you'd like to go.
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