Manganese, Serum Concentration
This test measures the amount of manganese, a trace mineral, present in your blood serum. Manganese is involved in various metabolic processes, including energy production and bone formation.
["Understanding your manganese levels can help assess potential deficiencies or excesses that may affect health."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 104848-7
- Short code
- Manganese IgE RAST
- Synonyms
- Manganese IgE RAST
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 10
- Ref high
- 40
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- rast
- CPT
- 84484
- SNOMED
- 302774002
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why Might This Test Be Ordered?
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you have symptoms like fatigue, neurological issues, or conditions linked to manganese imbalance, such as liver disease or certain genetic disorders. It may also be part of a broader evaluation for metabolic or mineral disorders.
What Does the Test Involve?
A blood sample is drawn from a vein, usually in your arm. The blood is then processed to separate serum, which is sent to a lab for analysis using a specialized method, often immunoassay or similar techniques.
What Are Common Causes of Abnormal Results?
Low manganese levels might result from poor diet, certain medications, or malabsorption issues. High levels could be due to exposure to manganese from environmental sources (e.g., industrial settings) or certain medical conditions affecting metabolism.
What Do Results Typically Mean?
Interpreting results requires a healthcare provider’s guidance. While manganese is essential in tiny amounts, both deficiencies and excesses can impact health differently depending on the context of your symptoms and medical history.
Reference range
Adult: 10-40 U/LN/A
No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Short name
Serum Manganese
Frequently asked questions
How often do I need this test?
What are the typical reference ranges for this test?
Can lifestyle changes affect manganese levels?
Sources
- 1
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