Manganese, Random Urine

Test Code

6183

CPT Codes
83785, 82570

Includes

Creatinine

Preferred Specimen

7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

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.

Instructions

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

Transport Container

Acid-washed plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days

Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Reference Range

Manganese, Random Urine

Non-exposed Adult

<5.0 mcg/L

Manganese/Creatinine Ratio

<5.0 mcg/g creat

Creatinine, Random Urine

≤6 Months 2-28 mg/dL

7-11 Months 2-31 mg/dL

1-2 Years 2-110 mg/dL

3-8 Years 2-130 mg/dL

9-12 Years 2-160 mg/dL

>12 Years Male 20-320 mg/dL

>12 Years Female 20-275 mg/dL

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

27027 Tourney Road

Valencia, CA 91355-5386

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