Test Details
Mnemonic
ZINC
Ordering Code
1004900
CPT-4 Code(s)
84630
Specimen Information
Collect
Dark blue trace element EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, pour off plasma from cells within 2 hours and send 2.0 mL plasma in a screw capped plastic vial. Do not pipette serum or plasma.
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