Manganese RBC

Test Code

16594

Preferred Specimen

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Royal Blue Top EDTA
Tube will read "EDTA"

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Royal blue-top (sodium heparin) trace element free with green band • EDTA (lavender-top) • Sodium heparin (green-top)

Instructions

Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection. Collect Whole Blood EDTA Trace Metal Royal Top or Whole Blood NaHep Trace Metal Royal Blue Top.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable

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

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues, Fri; Report available: 1-5 days

Reference Range

12-26 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.

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