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Manganese - Whole blood

Alternate Names
Mn
Cerner Test Name
Whole blood Manganese
Laboratory
Referred Test
MBS Number
66819 or 66822
Specimen
Blood
Container
Trace Metal Tube (Navy top)
Collection Instructions
Collect at room temperature
Additional Collection Instructions

Please collect a DEDICATED trace metal (navy) tube.

Minimum Adult Volume
5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume
0.5mL
Frequency
Weekly
Reference Interval

This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result.

Test Code
MANG
Container ID
TRE
Storage Instructions
Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions
Transport at 4°C
Additional Transport Instruction

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions

  • Please send trace metal tube directly to the Heidelberg Laboratory. Do NOT aliquot.

Instructions for: Regional and Metropolitan Specimen Receptions

  • WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN REQUIRED - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. 
Laboratory Notes

If no dedicated tube is collected, this test may be shared with Lead (LEAD) and/or Cadmium (WBCAD)

External Laboratory
Biochemistry, Alfred Pathology Services