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Manganese Whole Blood 626
Test CodeMANG
Alias/See Also
MANG
CPT Codes
83785
Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace-metal (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1
Other Acceptable Specimens
Sodium heparin (royal-blue top) tube
Instructions
Hold Manganese supplements. Draw Royal Blue and send whole Blood
Transport Container
ROYAL EDTA
Transport Temperature
R
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 60 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 60 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Setup: Tues, Fri a.m.; Report available: 2-6 days
Reference Range
4.2-16.5 mcg/L
Clinical Significance
Manganese deficiency produces growth disorders, alters skeletal and cartilage formation and impairs reproduction. Industrial workers absorb manganese mainly through the lungs.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Valencia
27027 Tourney Road
Valencia, CA 91355-5386