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

822−1571 μg/dL

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

Keywords

ERYTHROCYTE

RBC

RBC, ZINC

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