Zinc
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Plasma
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Zinc is a crucial mineral that plays a vital role in many bodily functions, including wound healing, immune system performance, and the development of a fetus.
- Zinc
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Zinc Test - Zinc is a crucial mineral that plays a vital role in many bodily functions, including wound healing, immune system performance, and the development of a fetus. Testing for zinc levels can help identify exposure to zinc through work, diet, or by accident. It's also useful for checking a person's health status and how well they're responding to treatment.
What patients is this test right for?
This test may be recommended for individuals who are at risk of zinc exposure or have conditions that might affect or be affected by zinc levels in the body.
What type of sample is required for this test?
2 mL of plasma is needed for this test. It should be collected in an EDTA or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube.
3–5 business days
≤5 Months 26-141 mcg/dL
6-11 Months 29-131 mcg/dL
12-23 Months 31-120 mcg/dL
2-3 Years 29-115 mcg/dL
4-5 Years 48-119 mcg/dL
6-9 Years 48-129 mcg/dL
10-13 Years 25-148 mcg/dL
14-17 Years 46-130 mcg/dL
Adult 60-130 mcg/dL
6-11 Months 29-131 mcg/dL
12-23 Months 31-120 mcg/dL
2-3 Years 29-115 mcg/dL
4-5 Years 48-119 mcg/dL
6-9 Years 48-129 mcg/dL
10-13 Years 25-148 mcg/dL
14-17 Years 46-130 mcg/dL
Adult 60-130 mcg/dL
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
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.7 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Acid-washed or metal-free vial
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 10 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
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
