Manganese, Plasma
Also known as: Mn, Plasma
Use
Evaluate industrial exposure
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Whole blood is preferred since manganese is concentrated in cellular elements; hemolysis—even when not visually apparent—can elevate serum or plasma manganese concentrations. Results may be affected by contamination from collection or handling. This test is a laboratory-developed test; performance characteristics determined by LabCorp and not cleared by the U.S. FDA.
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Result Turnaround Time
3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Royal blue-top (metal free) tube, with or without EDTA; metal‑free transport tube
Collection Instructions
Collect in metal-free royal blue-top tube (serum or EDTA plasma), separate promptly, transfer to metal‑free transport tube.
Storage Instructions
Submission/transport (<3 days): Room temperature. For storage beyond three days, specimen should be refrigerated or frozen.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis
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