Manganese

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsThis test measures the level of manganese in the blood. It is typically used to assess manganese exposure or toxicity, evaluate nutritional deficiencies, and monitor individuals with occupational exposure to manganese. Abnormal levels can indicate potential issues such as manganese toxicity, which affects the nervous system, or deficiency, which can impact bone development and metabolic processes.

What type of sample is required for this test?Whole blood

Test ResourcesFor more information, please consult your healthcare provider.

Additional test information

This test measures the level of manganese in the blood. It is typically used to assess manganese exposure or toxicity, evaluate nutritional deficiencies, and monitor individuals with occupational exposure to manganese. Abnormal levels can indicate potential issues such as manganese toxicity, which affects the nervous system, or deficiency, which can impact bone development and metabolic processes.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Whole blood
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should arrive 2 – 4 business days after the lab receives samples.

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.