Test Directory
Manganese
Containers - Adult
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) |
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
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
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
Samples sent to Scottish Trace Element and Micronutrient Reference Laboratory.