Zinc
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
- ZN (Plasma)
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Instructions
See Metal Collection Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic acid-washed or metal-free vial(s)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 10 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum collected in: No additive (royal blue-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis • Plasma/serum not separated from cells within 2 hours • Specimens submitted in non-trace element or non-acid washed container
Order Code
ZINCSP
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB433
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 84630
Billing Code
- 700000
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 Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
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 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: Same day
Resources
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Instructions
See Metal Collection Link
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic acid-washed or metal-free vial(s)
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 10 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum collected in: No additive (royal blue-top) tube
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis • Plasma/serum not separated from cells within 2 hours • Specimens submitted in non-trace element or non-acid washed container
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
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 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: Same day