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LABORATORY TEST DIRECTORY

Zinc, Serum or Plasma

CPT Code(s): 84630
Specimen Required: Patient Preparation:Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Upon the advice of their physician, patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and nonessential over-the-counter medications for one week prior to sample draw.
Collect:Royal blue (no additives), or royal blue (EDTA).
Specimen Preparation:Do not allow serum or plasma to remain on cells. Centrifuge and pour off serum or plasma ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Trace Element-Free Transport Tube (RDL supply #43116). Available online through eSupply using RDL Connectâ„¢ or contact RDL Client Services at (888) 431-7474. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature:Room temperature.
Stability:If the specimen is drawn and stored in the appropriate container, the trace element values do not change with time.
New York DOH Approval Status: This test is New York DOH approved.
Aliases:
  • serum zinc levelZnZNS