TEST METHODOLOGY CHANGE
Manganese, Urine, Random
Order Code: MNCRU
Fee Code: AA178
Reference Laboratory: Mayo MNCRU
New Order Code: MNRCU
New Reference Laboratory: Mayo MNRCU
Mayo Clinic Laboratories Manganese/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine by Triple-Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (test ID MNRCU) will replace Manganese/Creatinine Ratio, Random, Urine by Dynamic Reaction Cell-Inductively Coupled-Mass Spectrometry (test ID MNCRU) effective January 20, 2022.
Collection Instructions: Collect urine in a clean, plastic container with no metal cap or glued insert and no preservative. Collection must take place prior to or 48 hours after administering gadolinium-containing contrast media. Aliquot 3 mL (minimum 0.8 mL) into a urine transport tube and refrigerate.
Reference Range: age 0-17 years: not established; age >or= 18 years: <4.0 mcg/g creatinine.
There will be no changes to fee code, CPT code, or pricing.