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HelpTest Code ZIN24 / 003434-LC ZINC, 24-HOUR URINE
Performing Laboratory
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)
Useful For
Evaluating zinc exposure, low serum zinc levels, and the compliance in oral zinc therapy of Wilson disease
Method Name
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Reference Values
Environmental exposure:
100 – 900 µg/g creatinine
150 – 1200 µg/24 hours
Days and Times Test Performed
Tuesday through Friday
Report Available
1 Day
Specimen Type
Urine, 24-Hour
Preferred Container
24-Hour Urine Container – No preservative
Preferred Volume
Urine, 24-Hour: 5 mL (24-Hour Urine Container)
Minimum Volume
Urine, 24-Hour: 1.7 mL (24-Hour Urine Container)
Specimen Collection and Handling
1. No preservative
2. Maintain at ambient temperature.
To Process:
1. Mix well and record 24-hour volume prior to aliquoting.
2. 5 mL aliquot from a 24-hour urine collection.
3. Send aliquot at room temperature.
4. Indicate 24-hour volume on the requisition form.
Click here to view the Urine Aliquoting Guide for Processing
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type: Urine, 24-Hour
Frozen: 14 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Room Temp: 14 Days
Note: Stable x3 freeze/thaw cycles.
Add On Capable
Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst
Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements
No ABN Required
CPT Code Information
|
CPT Code |
CPT Description |
CPT Disclaimer |
|---|---|---|
| 82570 | Creatinine, Other Source, Quantitative | |
| 84630 | Zinc, Quantitative |
Keywords
ZINC
Performing Laboratory Location
Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)