Test Directory

Manganese

Containers - Adult

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Orange Cap (Non-Gel)
Volume Range

1.0 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium Heparin (these must be non-gel tubes so 'Gel' should not appear on label) 

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Trace Metal
Volume Range

1.0 ml

Additive per Container

Heparin (these must be non-gel tubes so 'Gel' should not appear on label)

Containers - Child

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Orange Cap - Paediatric
Volume Range

0.30 ml

Additive per Container

Lithium-heparin

Reference ranges

​70-280 nmol/L

>500 nmol/L (potentially toxic)

Pregnancy (3rd trimester): 90-370 nmol/L

Laboratory Site

Glasgow Royal Infirmary
84 Castle Street
Glasgow
G4 0SF
Telephone: 0141 211 4000

Special instructions for collection

Fasting sample or 8 hours after supplementation is recommended.

Anticipated turnaround

​28 days

General additional information