Manganese, Random Urine with Creatinine
Test Code
Clinical Significance
Manganese, Random Urine with Creatinine - 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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Test Details
Methodology
This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, see test code 13723.
Reference Range(s)
| 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 | |
Preferred Specimen(s)
7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Collection Instructions
Avoid worksite collection. Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.
Note: 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.
Transport Container
Acid-washed plastic urine container
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 14 days
Setup Schedule
Note: 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.
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days