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Zinc
Test Code4877
CPT Codes
84630
Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum collected in a no additive (royal blue-top) tube
Instructions
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours. Transfer separated plasma/serum to a plastic acid washed or metal free vial.
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Plasma 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) or Atomic Spectroscopy
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available:2-4 days
Report Available
1 to 4 Day(s)
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.