Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD40318Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Manganese, Blood
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Manganese deficiency produces growth disorders, alters skeletal and cartilage formation and impairs reproduction. Industrial workers absorb manganese mainly through the lungs.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Manganese
AnalyteManganese concentration • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1-5 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Container
royal blue-top tube (EDTA trace‑metal)
Collection Instructions
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid work‑site collection.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature, Refrigerated, or Frozen up to 30 days
Causes for Rejection
Sodium heparin lead‑free (tan‑top) tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |