ZINC, RED BLOOD CELL - NorDx Test Catalog

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp Laboratories

Useful For

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.

Method Name

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Reference Values

Age	Male (µg/dL)	Female (µg/dL)
0 to 12 y	778−1350	778−1350
13 to 30 y	955−1513	955−1513
31 to 40 y	1007−1529	990−1529
41 to 110 y	1005−1559	1005−1559

Report Available

2-4 Days

Specimen Type

Red blood cells (RBCs)

Preferred Container

Royal Blue Top Tube (EDTA)

Preferred Volume

RBC: 1 mL (Royal Blue Top Tube (EDTA))

Specimen Collection and Handling

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.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: RBC

Refrigerated: 14 Days

Note: Plasma must be separated from red cells ASAP.

Add On Capable

No

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
84630	Zinc, Quantitative

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