Manganese

Test information: Used for monitoring patients on long term artificial nutrition (parenteral or enteral), especially those with renal and liver iP540irment. Cases of severe malnutrition may also warrant investigation. Manganese toxicity is not common, and manganese is more commonly raised due to factitious causes such as contamination. Manganese toxicity is a known problem in metal refining.

Specimen Type(s)

• EDTA Whole Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

-

Specimen Container - Adult

• Purple Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Lilac Top Microtainer BD;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

1ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

Sample should be collected from a catheter not using a needle OR discard 1st tube of blood and then collect 2nd tube for testing. Please provide full clinical details.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

8407

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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