Investigation Name:Manganese (Mn)

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

E-Requesting Tab:Other

Units:nmol/L

Minimum Sample Volume:nmol/L

Expected Turnaround Time:7 days from receipt

Test Code:MN

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:N/A

Complex Reference Range:Children < 1 yr 120-325 nmol/L Adults and children > 1yr 73 - 210 nmol/L Increase risk of toxicity >360 nmol/L

Collection Conditions / Other Information:For paediatric patients, EDTA (purple top) or Lithium Heparin (green top) paediatric tubes may be used. Blood samples are prone to contamination if taken via stainless steel needles, hence, a plastic canula should be used or the first few mL of blood should be discarded. LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Send unseparated store at 4oC. EDTA (purple top) sample also acceptable.

Reference Laboratory Details:Clinical Biochemistry Department, City Hospital, Dudley Road, BIRMINGHAM. B18 7QH. (Tel:0121 507 4271/SD *3233 Ext 4271)

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

Reference Lab Code:CITC