Manganese, Blood

Manganese, Blood

Test Code

626
83785
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
626
83785
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Manganese, Blood - Manganese deficiency produces growth disorders, alters skeletal and cartilage formation and impairs reproduction. Industrial workers absorb manganese mainly through the lungs.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

4.2-16.5 mcg/L

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

4.2-16.5 mcg/L
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Collection Instructions

Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.

Transport Container

EDTA (royal blue-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 30 days
    Refrigerated: 30 days
    Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
1 mL
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid worksite collection.
EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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