Manganese, 24-Hour Urine

Test Code

37966

CPT Codes
83785

Includes

CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement

Preferred Specimen

7 mL aliquot of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Instructions

Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.

Note: Tests performed on a specimen submitted in a non-trace element tube or non acid-washed/non metal-free container may not accurately reflect the patient's level. If a non-trace element tube/container is received, it will be accepted for testing. However, elevated results shall be reported with a message that a re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.

Transport Container

Acid-washed plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, see test code 13726.

Setup Schedule

Tues, Fri

Report Available

3-7 days

Reference Range

Male	0.5-3.0 mcg/L
Female	0.5-1.8 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

med fusion

2501 South State Hwy 121, Suite 1100

Lewisville, TX 75067-8188

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.