Zinc, RBC
Order Code:
ZINCR
Test Summary
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.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL red blood cells collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
See Metal Collection Link
Patient Preparation
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid hemolysis. Avoid worksite collection.
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 10 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Red blood cells collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Clotted • Moderate hemolysis
Order Code
ZINCR
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3610
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84630 - This test is not available for New York patient testing
Billing Code
- 670811
CPT Statement
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Lewisville
2501 South State Highway 121
Suite 1100
Lewisville TX, 75067
2501 South State Highway 121
Suite 1100
Lewisville TX, 75067
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
9.0-14.7 mg/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 4 days
Resources
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL red blood cells collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
See Metal Collection Link
Patient Preparation
Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid hemolysis. Avoid worksite collection.
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days
- Refrigerated: 10 days
- Frozen: Unacceptable
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Red blood cells collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top) or lithium heparin (green-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Clotted • Moderate hemolysis
Billing
CPT Code
- 84630 - This test is not available for New York patient testing
Billing Code
- 670811
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
9.0-14.7 mg/L
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 4 days