Test directory: Manganese

Ordering Code 4971
Test Name Manganese
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Trace Element Clot Activator (Royal Blue)
Other Specimen/Container Plasma in Trace Element EDTA (Royal Blue)
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Collection Instructions Use powderless gloves
Patient should refrain from taking mineral supplements at least 3 days prior to sample collection
Avoid worksite collection.
Handling Instructions For serum samples, allow to clot and centrifuge within 4 hours of collection
Transfer serum into a trace element aliquot tube

For plasma samples, follow the above instructions except that the sample does NOT go through the clotting process.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 30 Days
Frozen: 60 Days
Rejection Criteria Grossly hemolyzed, Gel barrier tube, Non-metal free tube
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Manganese ALL See report.