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Test Name:
Zinc, RBC


  • SBMF No:
    43117
  • Performance Lab Name:
    Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
  • Test Mnemonic:
    ZINC RBC
  • ABN:
    Not required
  • CPT Code:
    84630
  • LOINC Code:
    19146-0
  • Ref Lab Test No:
    4877R
  • Spec Type:
    Whole blood
  • Spec Container:
    Dark blue (royal) top (trace metal-free - EDTA) tube, or
    Dark blue (royal) top (trace metal-free - Heparin) tube
    IMPORTANT: Do not use dark blue (royal) top (trace metal-free - serum) tube
  • Pref Vol:
    3.0 mL
  • Min Vol:
    2.0 mL
  • Fasting:
    No
  • Spec Collect:
    Routine venipuncture
  • Spec Process:
    Do not centrifuge
    Do not remove plasma from cells
    Indicate "Whole Blood" on the specimen label
    Reference laboratory will separate the red blood cells
  • Spec Store Transport:
    Refrigerated
  • Spec Stability:
    72 hours room temperature (20-30°C)
    72 hours refrigerated (2-8°C)
    Frozen (-20°C): Unacceptable
  • Spec Reject:
    Hemolyzed sample
  • Methodology:
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
  • Clinical Significance:
    Zinc has an important role in regard to growth, puberty and wound healing. Zinc is an essential element involved in a myriad of enzyme systems including wound healing, immune function, and fetal development. Zinc measurements are used to detect and monitor industrial, dietary, and accidental exposure to zinc. Also, Zinc measurements may be used to evaluate health and monitor response to treatment.
  • Reference Range:
    9-14.7 mg/L
  • Day Run:
    Sun, Wed, Fri
  • Time Reported:
    Same day
    This is a sendout test. Please note that turnaround time is defined as the anticipated time from set up day to results release.
  • Test Type:
    CHEMISTRY

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