Test Overview
Test Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Test Usage
Evaluate zinc deficiency and toxicity.
Reference Range *
0.55 - 1.50 mcg/mL. Toxic > 1.5 mcg/mL.
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Limitations
Hemolyzed sample may give elevated zinc levels.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Analytic Time
4 hours
Soft Order Code
ZINC
MiChart Code
Zinc
Synonyms
- Zn, Serum
- ZINC
- ZINC LEVEL
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Section
Drug Analysis
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect blood in a royal blue top (trace element) tube with no preservative (serum). Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial, and refrigerate.
Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL serum
Billing
CPT Code
84630
Fee Code
33295
LOINC
5763-8