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Notification Type
Back ZINC, SERUM OR PLASMA | |
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| Test Code:L093 | Specimen Collection:Plasma |
| Component: Zinc | Method: ICP/MS |
| Collection Notes:Specimen must be collected in an EDTA trace metal tube or a serum trace metal tube. Separate serum or plasma from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer the serum or plasma into a plastic acid-washed or metal-free vial and transport at room temperature. Hemolyzed samples, plasma or serum not separated from cells within two hours or samples submitted in non-trace metal certified containers are not acceptable. | |
| 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:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Plasma EDTA Trace Metal(3mL) Ambient 5 Days Refrigerated 10 Days Frozen 30 Days Serum Trace Metal (3 mL) Ambient 5 Days Refrigerated 10 Days Frozen 30 Days | |