Metals: Manganese

Mn

Chemical Pathology - Routine Laboratory

Manganese (Mn) is a ubiquitous transition metal excreted by the liver via the bile with 1% excreted in the urine. It is considered to be an essential trace element with a recommended enteral daily allowance (RDA) of 2.5 to 5.0 mg/day. Manganese is essential in animals for skeletal growth and reproductive function. Tissue manganese stores remain constant throughout life. To date only a single-case report of manganese deficiency has been reported; symptoms included coagulopathy, hypocholesterolaemia and changes in hair colour

0.5ml whole blood in Trace metal container

Send whole blood by first class post

2 to 4 weeks

Not applicable

Yes