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Zinc, Whole Blood

CPT 84630
Synonyms
  • Zn WB

Test Details

Methodology

Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Result Turnaround Time

2 - 4 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

Related Documents

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.

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.

References

Analytical Validation Report. Quantification of Zinc in Whole Blood and Red Blood Cells by ICP-MS Analysis. Validation # VR-NOQS-BN-2009-008.
CLIA Validation for FDA Cleared Methods or Methods Labeled RUO/IUO. Unpublished LabCorp Internal Document, Science and Technology, Effective: February 2008.
Determination of Copper and Zinc in Serum by ICP-MS. Internal LabCorp document in Toxicology, Effective: April 22, 2009.
Manganese, Cobalt, and Nickel in Plasma, Blood, and Serum by ICP-MS. Internal LabCorp document in Toxicology, Effective: April 23, 2009.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Whole blood

Volume

1 mL

Minimum Volume

0.125 mL

Container

Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Reference Range

440−860 μg/dL

Storage Instructions

Room temperature

Causes for Rejection

Plasma or serum submitted

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
070032 Zinc, Whole Blood 8245-3 070033 Zinc, Whole Blood ug/dL 8245-3
Order Code070032
Order Code NameZinc, Whole Blood
Order Loinc8245-3
Result Code070033
Result Code NameZinc, Whole Blood
UofMug/dL
Result LOINC8245-3