Test Overview
Triple-Quadrapole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Identify cause of abnormal serum zinc level.
0-17 yrs: not established; >or=18 yrs: 109 - 1476 mcg/24h
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
3 - 6 days
- Zn, Urine
Specimen Requirements
Collect 24 hour urine in a clean, plastic container with no metal cap or glued insert and no preservative. Aliquot urine into a clean, plastic container with no metal cap or glued insert and refrigerate within 4 hours of completion of collection. Record 24 hour urine volume and collection dates/times on the request form. Collection must take place prior to, or 96 hours after administering barium-containing contrast media.
Patient Preparation: High concentrations of barium are known to interfere with this test. If barium-containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for at least 96 hours.
10 mL aliquot of 24 hour urine collection
0.5 mL aliquot of 24 hour urine collection
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories