Manganese, RBC
| Abbrev Code: | MANRBC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6899 | Order Name: | Manganese RBC |
| Synonyms: | Manganese Erythrocytes | ||
| Methodology: | Inductively coupled plasma/Mass spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 83785 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 8-11 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.4 mL |
| Container: | Trace Element, EDTA (DE) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Frozen, clotted, plasma or whole blood specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge whole blood within 2 hours of collection or ASAP. Remove and discard plasma, and send 1 mL, 0.4 mL minimum red blood cells (RBC) in the original container. Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship RBCs at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 1 month at room temperature or refrigerated; frozen unacceptable. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2007254 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Useful as a reasonable indicator of recent, active exposure and provides a model indicator for distinguishing exposed from non-exposed individuals. May be useful in long-term low-dose manganese exposure. |
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