Test Overview
Test Usage

Zinc is an essential element involved in a myriad of enzyme systems including wound healing, immune function, and fetal development. Zinc measurement are used to detect and monitor industrial, dietary, and accidental exposure to zinc.

Reference Range *

< 6 months: 26 - 141 mcg/mL, < 12 months: 29 - 131 mcg/mL, < 2 years: 31 - 120 mcg/mL,
< 4 years: 29 - 115 mcg/mL, < 6 years: 48 - 119 mcg/mL, < 10 years: 48 - 129 mcg/mL
< 14 years: 25 - 148 mcg/mL, < 18 years: 46 - 130 mcg/mL, >= 18 years: 60 - 130

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday - Saturday
Analytic Time

3 - 4 days

Soft Order Code
SZNP
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Quest Valencia (945)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in Royal blue top (trace element) tube with EDTA (K2). Specimen must be spun and aliquotted within 2 hours of collection. Aliquot into acid washed, metal free screw capped aliquot tube and refrigerate. (Tube with RBC's is no longer required to be sent as well)

    Normal Volume
    2.0 mL plasma
    Minimum Volume
    0.7 mL plasma
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Quest Valencia.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    84630
    Fee Code
    AA380
    NY State Approved
    No