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Manganese, urine
| Item | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||
| Utilization Guidelines | Urine levels do not correlate well with toxic symptoms. Whole blood levels are the preferred test for assessing for manganese toxicity. | ||||
| Test code | MOLT | ||||
| Test group | Manganese | ||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||
| Method | ICP/MS | ||||
| Collection Instructions | Click here for detailed instructions for collecting samples for Trace Metals | ||||
| Container type | Acid washed 24 hour urine collection container Click here for Urine Preservative Requirements |
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| Amount to Collect | Entire 24 hour urine output or random urine (See preferred volume) | ||||
| Sample type | 24 hour urine collection or random urine | ||||
| Preferred volume | 10 mL urine | ||||
| Min. Volume | 5 mL urine | ||||
| Processing notes | Follow the detailed processing instructions for Trace Metal Analysis. Refrigerate. For 24 hour urine order Quest # 42044N. For random urine order Quest # 84863N | ||||
| Units | µg/L (mcg/L) | ||||
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| Turn around times | Test performed Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. Turnaround time: 2-5 days. | ||||
| Additional information | To convert µg/L to nmol/L (SI units) multiply by 18.2 | ||||
| CPT coding | 83785-90 | ||||
| Last Updated | 3/24/2013 7:50:45 PM | ||||
| Entry Number | 642 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667