Zinc, Hair

Test Code

4478

Quest Code

30964

Alias/See Also

Quest 30964; Sunquest: ZHR

CPT Codes
84630<br /> <strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong>

Preferred Specimen

500 mg hair

Minimum Volume

500 mg

Instructions

Collect a pencil-thick segment of hair. Bundle and cut at the roots. Wrap with a twist tie at root end.

Transport Container

Plastic container (acid-washed or trace metal-free)

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Undetermined
Refrigerated: Undetermined
Frozen: Undetermined

Methodology
Ion Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectrophotometry (ICP/OES)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

Setup Schedule

Tues, Thurs

Report Available

7-10 days

Clinical Significance

Zinc is used industrially as a protective coating for other metals and an alloy in bronze and brass. It is also commonly found in hazardous waste sites. Exposure can result in nausea, fever (which manifests itself 3-10 hours after exposure and lasts 24-48 hours), hives, vomiting and gastrointestinal problems.

Performing Laboratory

NMS Labs

200 Welsh Road

Horsham, PA 19044

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.