MANGANESE SERUM

The MANGANESE SERUM test measures the concentration of manganese in the blood serum to assess trace‑mineral status. Manganese is an essential micronutrient involved in bone formation, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, and as a cofactor for antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase; both deficiency and excess can have clinical consequences. This at‑home sample collection service sends your specimen to a Dubai‑accredited laboratory for accurate trace‑element analysis and professional reporting.

This test is useful for evaluating suspected nutritional deficiency (for example with malabsorption, long‑term parenteral nutrition, or poor dietary intake), detecting potential overexposure (occupational or excessive supplementation), and monitoring patients with chronic liver disease who may accumulate manganese. Results help clinicians decide on dietary changes, supplementation adjustments, occupational safety measures, or further neurological and hepatic investigations. Always review results with a healthcare professional before changing treatment or supplements.

For reliable results the sample is collected using trace‑element‑clean techniques by a certified phlebotomist during the at‑home visit; the lab uses sensitive methods suitable for low‑level detection. Avoiding contamination and recent manganese supplementation is important for accuracy. Test reports are provided from a Dubai‑accredited laboratory and include interpretive comments; your provider can advise on follow‑up testing or specialist referral if abnormal levels are detected.

• Manganese (Serum)
• Specimen type: Serum (venous blood)
• Analytical method: ICP‑MS (trace element analysis)
• Report units: µg/L

• Unexplained neurological symptoms (tremor, gait disturbance, cognitive changes)
• Suspected nutritional deficiency or malabsorption
• Occupational or environmental exposure to manganese
• Monitoring patients on long‑term total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
• Chronic liver disease with risk of metal accumulation

• Detects low or elevated serum manganese to guide clinical decisions
• Supports targeted dietary or supplement adjustment
• Identifies potential occupational or environmental exposure issues
• Convenient at‑home sample collection with Dubai‑accredited laboratory analysis
• Results include professional interpretation to assist follow‑up care

• At‑home venous blood collection by a certified phlebotomist
• Avoid manganese‑containing supplements and multivitamins for 24–48 hours prior
• Ensure the draw site is free of lotions or cosmetics; inform the team of medications and recent exposures