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Micronutrient, Zinc, Plasma
Test Code10233
CPT Codes
84630
Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum collected in: No additive (royal blue-top) tube
Instructions
Patients should be 18 years of age or greater.
Separate plasma or serum from cells within two hours. Transfer separated plasma/serum to a plastic acid-washed or metal-free vial.
Separate plasma or serum from cells within two hours. Transfer separated plasma/serum to a plastic acid-washed or metal-free vial.
Transport Container
Plastic acid-washed or metal-free vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 10 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 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)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days
Reference Range
| ≥18 years | 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.
