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Ate a lot of ahi tuna 11 months before conceived (tuna steaks several times in 1 wk). had it a few times after that. could mercury still be in system?
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Blood test can tell: Since one does not know how much mercury is in the body without a blood test, getting the test is the easiest thing to do. If the level is in the normal range, then it doesn't matter how much fish was eaten earlier.
Answered 12/9/2013
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