Heavy Metals
Mercury test cost — $16.80–$45
Mercury · measured in µg/L
Fish-borne neurotoxin — keep exposure low.
Lower is betterReference range
An assay-specific reference interval has not yet been added to this guide.
Use the interval printed beside this exact result, including its specimen, units, age/sex group and collection conditions. A range for a similarly named test may not apply.
Optimal range / clinical target
PeptideLab has not verified a separate ‘optimal’ target for this measurement. Reference intervals, diagnostic cutoffs and treatment targets answer different questions.
Mercury test prices
Compare direct-pay test prices, without using insurance. Test prices are shown before separate collection fees.
Tracking more than one biomarker?
Build a list to compare test and panel combinations, with one blood-draw fee in your GoodLabs estimate.
$12 blood draw per visit, added once to your order.
Collection fee is additional; not included in this test price.
* Estimated test price.
Does insurance cover Mercury testing?
When a clinician orders Mercury for a diagnosis or to follow a known condition, most plans cover it — and many cover routine screening as $0 preventive care for eligible adults. The catch is you need a qualifying reason and an in-network order; a “I just want to see my number” request often isn’t covered, and if you haven’t met your deductible you can end up paying the lab’s full list price anyway.
The direct-pay prices above skip insurance entirely: you pay the cash price, test on your own schedule with no doctor visit, and it’s HSA/FSA-eligible. For a single marker that’s often cheaper — and faster — than a copay plus deductible exposure.
Mercury inside a bundle
Every compared membership/panel that includes Mercury, cheapest first. Worth it when you want several markers at once rather than a single test.
| Provider | Model | Advertised panel | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superpower | Annual membership | 103+ 73 biomarkers mapped | $199/yr |
| Hundred | Annual membership | 160+ 74 biomarkers mapped | $199/yr |
| Function Health | Annual membership | 160+ 88 biomarkers mapped | $365/yr |
| Blueprint (Bryan Johnson) | Annual membership | 160+ 88 biomarkers mapped | $365/yr |
What Mercury is
Blood mercury reflects recent exposure, chiefly methylmercury from fish and inorganic mercury from other sources. It is neurotoxic and nephrotoxic with no biological role.
Why it matters for longevity & performance
Elevated mercury (high-fish diets) is neurotoxic and pro-oxidant; longevity practitioners balance omega-3-rich fish against mercury load, favoring low-mercury species.
Mercury testing — frequently asked
Do I need to fast for a Mercury test?
No. Mercury does not require fasting — you can test any time of day.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a Mercury test?
No. Direct-to-consumer labs (GoodLabs, Ulta, Quest and Labcorp OnDemand) include the physician order in the price — you order online and visit a draw site, no appointment with your own doctor needed.
How fast are Mercury results?
Usually 1–3 business days after your blood draw; most results post to the lab's online portal.
What's the difference between the standard and optimal Mercury range?
Reference intervals describe results in a reference population; they do not by themselves diagnose or exclude disease. A treatment target depends on the condition and the person. PeptideLab has not verified a separate ‘optimal’ target for this measurement. Reference intervals, diagnostic cutoffs and treatment targets answer different questions.
Does insurance cover Mercury testing?
Often, when ordered for a diagnosis; many plans cover it as preventive care at no cost for eligible adults. The direct-pay prices above let you skip insurance and test on your own schedule.
Related Heavy Metals biomarkers
Educational guidance. Use your reporting lab’s reference interval and discuss personal targets and results with your clinician.