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Zinc

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
ZN
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Trace Metal with AliquotTrace Metal with Aliquot
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Spin and Separate Plasma

 

 

RBC Zinc (when specifically requested)  - Collect trace metal tube, spin and separate as per normal.

Sample sent to ACL.

 

 

LAB STAFF NOTE : The Reference Lab will only receive aliquots which are sent in a metal-free aliquot tube (see container picture above).  Sample must be decanted by pour-off (do not use plastic pipettes). 

Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Notes:

Diurnal variation occurs.

Highest values are seen early a.m.

Please collect separate tube for zinc sample.

Haemolysed specimens are unsuitable.

Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
7-10 days
Reference Interval:

12-18 umol/L

 

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW