Zinc
| Source |
Blood (for Urine Zinc, see Trace Elements) |
| Mnemonic |
ZINC |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 x 7 mL royal blue top non-additive tube (tubes available from CLS Referrals Department)
2 mL serum; minimum volume for pediatric patients: 1 mL serum.
Wear non-powdered gloves throughout collection. |
| Specimen Handling |
PSC: Centrifuge, pour off in plastic Sarstedt tube (use plastic pipet, not glass), and transport serum on ice to DSC.
RRL & extra-regional: Centrifuge, pour off in plastic Sarstedt tube (use plastic pipet, not glass), and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC. |
| Additional Information |
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| Testing Location |
DynaLife Dx |
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| Testing Frequency |
Weekly |
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| Reference Interval |
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