Zinc, Serum or Plasma
Order Name
ZINC
Test Number: 3603800
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3603800
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Zinc, Serum or Plasma
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Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.6) | Serum | Royal Blue - No Additive Clot (Trace Element Free) | Ambient / Refrigerated |
| Alternate 1 | 2 mL (0.6) | Plasma | Royal Blue - EDTA (Trace Element Free) | Ambient / Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.6 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube OR royal blue-top without EDTA Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Specimen Collection: Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection and transfer to a certified metal-free transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166) for shipment to the laboratory. Plasma may be separated immediately and transferred to a certified metal-free plastic transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166 for shipment to the laboratory. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2 - 4 days within one working day. |
| Clinical Use | Serum or plasma measurements are best for assessment of deficiency over short periods of time. For acute toxicity, zinc in urine may be a more reliable indicator of exposure. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 001800 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 001800 |
| CPT Code(s) | 84630 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |