Micronutrient, Manganese, Blood
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Manganese deficiency produces growth disorders, alters skeletal and cartilage formation and impairs reproduction. Industrial workers absorb manganese mainly through the lungs.
- Manganese, Blood
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Micronutrient, Manganese, Blood
This test checks for manganese levels in the blood. Manganese is important for growth, bone and cartilage formation, and reproduction. A lack of manganese can lead to growth disorders and other health issues. People working in industrial environments might be exposed to manganese through the air and need to monitor their levels closely.
This test checks for manganese levels in the blood. Manganese is important for growth, bone and cartilage formation, and reproduction. A lack of manganese can lead to growth disorders and other health issues. People working in industrial environments might be exposed to manganese through the air and need to monitor their levels closely.
What patients is this test right for?
This test is crucial for individuals who are at risk of manganese deficiency or have symptoms related to low manganese levels. It's also important for industrial workers exposed to manganese through inhalation.
What type of sample is required for this test?
2 mL whole blood.
The sample must be collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube.
The sample must be collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube.
Test Resources
For more information on the importance of manganese and this test, please consult health resources or your healthcare provider.
2–5 business days
≥18 years 4.2-16.5 mcg/L
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 2 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 1 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Trace-element and metal-free transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Refrigerated (Cold Packs)
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 30 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) tube • Received Room temperature
Minimum age:
18
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
