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Back ZINC, RBC | |
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| Test Code: MR62 | Specimen Collection: Whole-Blood EDTA |
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| Collection Notes: Collect specimen in a royal blue topped, EDTA Trace Metal tube. Hemolyzed or clotted specimens are not acceptable. Separate plasma from RBCs via centrifugation. Discard plasma. Transfer RBCs to a metal-free screw-top vial and transport at room temperature. | |
| Clinical Utility: Zinc levels are used to detect and monitor industrial, dietary, and accidental exposure to zinc. Also, Zinc measurements may be used to evaluate health and monitor response to treatment. | |
| CPT Code: 84630 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Whole Blood, EDTA (1 mL) Ambient 72 Hours Refrigerated 7 Days Whole Blood, EDTA Trace Metal (3 mL) Ambient 10 Days Refrigerated 10 Days | |