Manganese Urine 24H

The Manganese Urine 24H test measures the total amount of manganese excreted in urine over a 24‑hour period to assess recent exposure and aspects of nutritional status. The sample is collected at home over a full day using a provided container and analyzed by accredited UAE laboratories using sensitive techniques (eg, ICP‑MS) to provide accurate, quantitative results. Because manganese is primarily eliminated via bile, 24‑hour urine collection is used alongside clinical evaluation and, when needed, blood or occupational exposure data to give a complete exposure assessment.

This test is recommended for people with potential occupational or environmental exposure (for example, welding, mining, battery manufacturing), patients receiving long‑term parenteral nutrition or manganese‑containing supplements, and for monitoring response to exposure‑reduction or chelation therapy. Results should be interpreted by a clinician or occupational health specialist in the UAE context; the home collection option and accredited lab analysis make it convenient for residents of Dubai seeking reliable, fast reporting for clinical or workplace health purposes.

• Manganese (µg/24 h)
• Manganese concentration (µg/L)
• Urine volume (24 h)
• Urinary creatinine (collection validity)

• Suspected occupational or environmental manganese exposure
• New or worsening neurological symptoms (tremor, gait changes, cognitive issues)
• Patients on long‑term total parenteral nutrition or high‑dose supplements
• Monitoring after workplace exposure reduction or chelation therapy
• Unexplained liver dysfunction when manganese accumulation is a concern

• Convenient at‑home 24‑hour urine collection in Dubai
• Analysis by accredited UAE laboratories with high‑sensitivity methods
• Quantitative assessment of exposure and aid to clinical decision‑making
• Fast turnaround and secure digital reporting for clinicians and employers
• Useful for occupational health screening and follow‑up monitoring

• Collect all urine for a full 24 hours using the provided kit and container
• Keep the collection container refrigerated or in a cool place during the 24‑hour period
• Avoid manganese supplements and high‑manganese foods for 48 hours before and during collection
• Record start and end times accurately and return the sample to the laboratory as instructed