Zinc, Random Urine : 16502

Test Code

ZINCRU or 16502

CPT Codes
84630, 82570

Instructions

Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container.

Transport Container

Preferred Specimen
7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container

Minimum Volume
3 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature.

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days; Refrigerated: 7 days; Frozen: 28 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Hemolysis; Fecal contamination

Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Setup Schedule

Monday - Saturday

Report Available

2-4 days

Reference Range

Zinc, Random Urine 100-810 mcg/g creat

Creatinine, Random Urine

≤6 Months 2-28 mg/dL

7-11 Months 2-31 mg/dL

1-2 Years 2-110 mg/dL

3-8 Years 2-130 mg/dL

9-12 Years 2-160 mg/dL

>12 Years Male 20-320 mg/dL

>12 Years Female 20-275 mg/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

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.