Zinc

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.

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.

Specimen Requirements

2.0 mL Plasma from a Navy Blue Top Tube -EDTA Trace metal tube  (Purple Striped Label) placed in a Plasma Trace Element Metal Plastic Vial

Alternate Specimen

2.0 mL Serum from a Navy Blue Top Tube - No Additive, trace element serum red striped label, in an Serum Trace Element and Metal Free Plastic Tube

Separate serum from cells within two hours. Transfer separated serum to a plastic, acid-washed or metal-free vial.

TransportAndStorage

5 days Ambient
10 days Refrigerated
1 month Frozen

Collection Instructions

Separate plasma from cells within two hours. Transfer separated plasma to a plastic, acid-washed or metal-free vial.

Reference Range:

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.

CDM

01422857

CPT Coding

84630