Micronutrient, Zinc, Plasma
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Plasma
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Zinc is an essential element involved in a myriad of enzyme systems including wound healing, immune function, and fetal development. Zinc measurements are used to detect and monitor industrial, dietary, and accidental exposure to zinc. Also, zinc measurements may be used to evaluate health and monitor response to treatment.
- Zinc
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Zinc plays a crucial role in our body, aiding in wound healing, immune function, and fetal development. This test measures zinc levels to identify and monitor exposure to zinc, whether it's through diet, environment, or accidentally. It's also useful for assessing one's health and tracking the effectiveness of treatments involving zinc.
Symptoms of zinc deficiency can include:
- Delayed wound healing
- Weakened immune response
- Impaired growth and development in children
What type of sample is required for this test?
3–5 business days
Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): 2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.7 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: Acid-washed or metal-free vial
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 10 days
- Refrigerated: 30 days
- Frozen: 30 days
- Reject Criteria:
- Hemolysis • Plasma/serum not separated from cells within 2 hours • Specimens submitted in non-trace element or non-acid washed container
Minimum age:
18
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
