Test Overview
Test Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Test Usage
Evaluate zinc toxicity.
Reference Range *
0.55 - 1.50 mcg/mL. Toxic > 1.5 mcg/mL.
Test Limitations
Hemolyzed sample may give elevated zinc levels.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Weekly
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
NY State Approved
No