Category:

Turnaround Time: 2 - 4 days
CPT Code: 84630
Test Type: 1 mL Red blood cells (RBCs)
Stability Time:

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Reference Range:

822-1571 µg/dL

Overview:

Zinc is an essential trace element. Subnormal levels are associated with alcoholic cirrhosis, cystic fibrosis, myocardial infarction, acute and chronic infections. High levels may be due to industrial exposure.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube.

Centrifuge tube within 45 minutes of collection and separate plasma from cells. Discard the plasma. Using the original collection tube, submit only the RBCs to the laboratory.

Room temperature.