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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

Zinc

PATIENT INFO
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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. Zinc  
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SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
Collected By:
Hospital:
Test ID :
ZINC
Test Workstation :
SCYEL
Specimen Type:
Blood - Serum
Tube Type:
NAVY BLUE (TRACE ELEMENT-SERUM NO ADDITIVE)
Collection Volume:
6.0 mL (minimum 3.0 mL)
Cause for Rejection:
Hemolyzed specimens will cause false elevation of serum zinc levels.
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Sent to Reference Laboratory
Methodology:
Dynamic Reaction Cell-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (DRC-ICP-MS)
Special Instructions:
To prevent contamination of the specimen, the stopper should not be removed when filling tube with blood. If using a syringe, transfer the blood directly into the tube, without removing the top, using a blood transfer device.
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
1-3 days
Additional Info:
Reference range available on patient report
CPT Code:
84630
Synonyms:
Zn

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