Test Directory

• Manganese, RBC
• Manganese, Plasma

Evaluate manganese stores.

Specimen Type: Plasma AND RBCs

Collection Container: Royal Blue Top (EDTA)  

Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL plasma AND 3mL RBCs

1. Both plasma and RBC's are required for testing.
2. Collect a royal blue top (EDTA) tube via venipuncture.

1. Separate plasma from red blood cells.
2. Transfer 3 mL of plasma to a certified metal free tube AND transfer 3 mL of red blood cells to a separate certified metal free tube.
3.  Failure to separate plasma and RBCs to individual metal free tubes may cause rejection due to hemolysis of red cells and contamination of the plasma.
4. Specimen must be received at the testing facility within five days of collection.

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

• Failure to separate plasma and red blood cells
• Specimen received more than five days after collection.

See patient report.