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Manganese, 24-Hour Urine : 37966
Test CodeMANHHR or 37966
CPT Codes
83785
Instructions
Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container. 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 re-submission with a trace element tube/container is recommended.
Transport Container
Preferred:
7 mL aliquot of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
Minimum: 3 mL
7 mL aliquot of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
Minimum: 3 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Friday
Report Available
1-5 days
Reference Range
Male 0.5-3.0 mcg/L
Female 0.5-1.8 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