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Manganese, RBC
Test Code16594
CPT Codes
83785<br /> **This test is not available for New York patient testing**
Preferred Specimen
2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: Sodium heparin trace metal (royal blue-top), EDTA (lavender-top or royal-blue), or heparin (green-top) tube
Instructions
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.
Stability Restrictions: Samples must be received in Chantilly Monday through Friday a.m. within 24 hours of collection.
Stability Restrictions: Samples must be received in Chantilly Monday through Friday a.m. within 24 hours of collection.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 72 hours
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: Unacceptable
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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Fri a.m.; Report available: 3 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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Valencia
27027 Tourney Road
Valencia, CA 91355