Test directory: Zinc, RBC

Ordering Code7695
Test NameZinc, RBC
AliasZinc, Packed RBCs
Preferred SpecimenRed Blood Cells
Preferred ContainerEDTA Trace Metal-Free (Royal Blue-Top) Tube
Optimum Volume1 mL
Handling InstructionsCentrifuge to separate plasma from RBC's and discard plasma. Transfer RBC's into a trace element and metal-free aliquot container.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection CriteriaClotted, Moderate Hemolysis
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time7 Days
MethodologyInductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 24, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Zinc, RBCALLSee report.