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Zinc : 945
Test CodeZINCSE or 945
CPT Codes
84630
Instructions
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours. Transfer separated plasma/serum to a plastic acid-washed or metal-free vial.
Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Alternative Specimen
Serum collected in: No additive (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Alternative Specimen
Serum collected in: No additive (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days; Refrigerated: 10 days; Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis; Plasma/serum not separated from cells within 2 hours; Specimens submitted in non-trace element or non-acid washed container
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
2-4 days
Reference Range
≤5 Months 26-141 mcg/dL
6-11 Months 29-131 mcg/dL
12-23 Months 31-120 mcg/dL
2-3 Years 29-115 mcg/dL
4-5 Years 48-119 mcg/dL
6-9 Years 48-129 mcg/dL
10-13 Years 25-148 mcg/dL
14-17 Years 46-130 mcg/dL
Adult 60-130 mcg/dL
6-11 Months 29-131 mcg/dL
12-23 Months 31-120 mcg/dL
2-3 Years 29-115 mcg/dL
4-5 Years 48-119 mcg/dL
6-9 Years 48-129 mcg/dL
10-13 Years 25-148 mcg/dL
14-17 Years 46-130 mcg/dL
Adult 60-130 mcg/dL
Clinical Significance
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.
Performing Laboratory
med fusion
