Test Details
Mnemonic
ZINC
Ordering Code
1004900
CPT-4 Code(s)
84630
Specimen Information
Collect
Dark blue trace element EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate plasma from cells within 2 hours by carefully pouring plasma into an aliquot tube. Send 2.0 mL plasma in a screw capped plastic vial. Do not pipette serum or plasma. Do not ream with wooden stick.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Dark blue trace element no additive
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis, serum or plasma not separated from cells within 2 hours.
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 14 days
Methodology
Atomic Absorption
Reference Range
60 - 130 mcg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes