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Manganese

Order Code
834160
CPT
83785
Test Details
TAT

10 days

Methodology

Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures manganese levels in blood. Used to detect exposure or assess deficiency, particularly in oupational or nutritional settings.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Royal Blue-Top (EDTA) Tube or Royal Blue-Top (no additive)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into an acid washed plastic screw capped vial (PeopleSoft No. 111166) for shipment to the laboratory.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 30 days
Refrigerated 30 days
Frozen 30 days
Order Code
834160
CPT
83785
Test Details
TAT

10 days

Methodology

Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures manganese levels in blood. Used to detect exposure or assess deficiency, particularly in oupational or nutritional settings.

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Royal Blue-Top (EDTA) Tube or Royal Blue-Top (no additive)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Promptly centrifuge and separate Serum or Plasma into an acid washed plastic screw capped vial (PeopleSoft No. 111166) for shipment to the laboratory.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 30 days
Refrigerated 30 days
Frozen 30 days