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Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

MNPL

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Metal-Free EDTA

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66819

Billing Information:

Also MBS Item Nos. 66820, 66821 and 66822

Additional Notes:

Reference Interval: <35nmol/L

Whole blood is the preferred sample type for investigating manganese exposure.