Zinc QZINC

Method(s) Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy
Specimen Required
Collect

One 6 mL plasma from royal blue (EDTA) or serum, or royal blue (no additives) top tube.

Transport

Transfer 2 mL plasma ambient (Min: 0.7 mL).

* Collection Instructions *

  • Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours.
  • Transfer separated plasma/serum to a plastic acid-washed or metal-free vial.
Stability

Ambient: 5 days

Refrigerated: 10 days

Frozen: 30 days

Unacceptable Conditions
  • Hemolysis
  • Plasma/serum not separated from cells within 2 hours
  • Specimens submitted in non-trace element or non-acid washed container
Schedule Mon, Wed, Fri
Billing Code 9011758
CPTCode 84630
Notes Performing Laboratory Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA
Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s)
Reference Interval
 
AgeReference Range
Less than or equal to 5 Months26-141 mcg/dL
6-11 Months29-131 mcg/dL
12-23 Months31-120 mcg/dL
2-3 Years29-115 mcg/dL
4-5 Years48-119 mcg/dL
6-9 Years48-129 mcg/dL
10-13 Years25-148 mcg/dL
14-17 Years46-130 mcg/dL
Adult60-130 mcg/dL
No Appointment Necessary
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