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Zinc

Laboratory:
Biochemistry
Test Code:
ZN
Specimen types:
Plasma
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.

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:
4-7 days
Reference Interval:

Adult: 9.2-18.4 umol/L

Laboratory Use Only
Laboratory Notes:

Sample must be decanted by pour-off (do not use plastic pipettes) into a metal-free aliquot tube (see container picture above).