Test directory: Zinc, RBC

Ordering Code 7695
Test Name Zinc, RBC
Alias Zinc, Packed RBCs
Preferred Specimen Red Blood Cells
Preferred Container EDTA Trace Metal-Free (Royal Blue-Top) Tube
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Handling Instructions Centrifuge to separate plasma from RBC's and discard plasma. Transfer RBC's into a trace element and metal-free aliquot container.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen Stability Ambient: 7 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection Criteria Clotted, Moderate Hemolysis
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 7 Days
Methodology Inductively 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 June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Zinc, RBC ALL See report.