Test Details
Methodology
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Result Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Use
Zinc is an essential trace element. Subnormal levels are associated with alcoholic cirrhosis, cystic fibrosis, myocardial infarction, acute and chronic infections. High levels may be due to industrial exposure.
Specimen Requirements
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Specimen
Red blood cells (RBCs)
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.125 mL
Container
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Plasma or serum submitted
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge tube within 45 minutes of collection and separate plasma from cells. Discard the plasma. Using the original collection tube, submit only the RBCs to the laboratory.
Stability Requirements
Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
Room temperature | 14 days |
Refrigerated | 14 days |
Reference Range
822−1571 μg/dL
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 070029 | Zinc, RBC | 5761-2 | 070031 | Zinc, RBC | ug/dL | 5761-2 |
| Order Code | 070029 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Zinc, RBC | |||||
| Order Loinc | 5761-2 | |||||
| Result Code | 070031 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Zinc, RBC | |||||
| UofM | ug/dL | |||||
| Result LOINC | 5761-2 |