Last Modified:
6/17/2019 2:11:23 PM
Medical Necessity Documentation:
Client Notes:
Please contact PHL Client Response at 266-1500 (Option 1) to request a trace element and metal-free collection kit.
Patient Preparation:
Patient should refrain from taking vitamins or mineral supplements for at least 3 days before specimen collection.
Collection Instructions:
Separate plasma from cells within two hours. Transfer separated plasma to a plastic, acid-washed or metal-free vial.
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:
5 days Ambient
10 days Refrigerated
1 month Frozen
Rejection Criteria:
Serum Separator Tube (SST or PST) • Hemolysis • Plasma not separated from cells within two hours • Specimens submitted in non-trace metal or non acid-washed containers
Reference Range:
| ≤5 Months |
26-141 mcg/dL |
| 6-11 Months |
29-131 mcg/dL |
| 12-23 Months |
31-120 mcg/dL |
| 2-3 Years |
29-115 mcg/dL |
| 4-5 Years |
48-119 mcg/dL |
| 6-9 Years |
48-129 mcg/dL |
| 10-13 Years |
25-148 mcg/dL |
| 14-17 Years |
46-130 mcg/dL |
| Adult |
60-130 mcg/dL |
Critical Ranges:
Test Comments:
Methodology:
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)
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.
Documentation:
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
3 to 5 days
Days Performed:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Sites Performed:
Quest - Chantilly
PHL Test Code:
ZINCS
EPIC Test Code:
LAB581
Send Out Test Code:
945
Included Tests:
CPT Coding:
84630
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