Test Code MNB Manganese, Blood
Reporting Name
Manganese, BUseful For
Evaluation of central nervous system symptoms similar to Parkinson disease in manganese (Mn) miners and processors
Characterization of liver cirrhosis
Therapeutic monitoring in treatment of cirrhosis, parenteral nutrition-related Mn toxicity and environmental exposure to Mn
Evaluation of Behcet disease
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
Whole bloodSpecimen Required
Patient Preparation: High concentrations of gadolinium and iodine are known to interfere with most metals tests. If either gadolinium- or iodine-containing contrast media has been administered, a specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Supplies: Metal Free B-D Tube (EDTA), 6 mL (T183)
Container/Tube: Royal blue-top (EDTA) Vacutainer plastic trace element blood collection tube
Specimen Volume: 0.8 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. See Trace Metals Analysis Specimen Collection and Transport in Special Instructions for complete instructions.
2. Send specimen in original tube.
Additional Information: If ordering the trace element blood collection tube from BD, order catalog #368381 (Plastic K2EDTA 10.8 mg, royal blue-top).
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Whole blood | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Ambient | 28 days | ||
Frozen | 28 days |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
4.7-18.3 ng/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Thursday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83785
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
MNB | Manganese, B | 5681-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
89120 | Manganese, B | 5681-2 |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Gross icterus | OK |
Method Name
Dynamic Reaction Cell-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (DRC-ICP-MS)