Useful as a reasonable indicator of recent, active exposure and provides a modest indicator for distinguishing exposed from nonexposed individuals. Recommended for monitoring potential accumulation with TPN. Not recommended for detecting long-term, low-dose manganese exposure, refer to Manganese, RBC (2007254).
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Sun-Sat
1-3 days
Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patient should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician).
Royal blue (K2EDTA or Na2EDTA).
Transport 7 mL whole blood in the original collection tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated.
Specimens collected in tubes other than Royal Blue (EDTA). Specimens transported in containers other than a Royal Blue (EDTA) tube or Trace Element-Free Transport Tube. Heparin anticoagulant. Clotted specimens.
Ambient: Indefinitely; Refrigerated: Indefinitely; Frozen: Unacceptable
4.2-16.5 µg/L
Elevated results may be due to skin or collection-related contamination, including the use of a noncertified metal-free collection/transport tube. If contamination concerns exist due to elevated levels of blood manganese, confirmation with a second specimen collected in a certified metal-free tube is recommended.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
83785
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0099272 | Manganese, Blood | 5681-2 |
- Mn
- Mn,WB
- MNB