Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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Zinc

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Trace 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

External Laboratory:

Alfred Hospital

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