Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Zinc
Zinc
Brown clotted serum, gel barrier or lithium heparin
| Test | Zinc |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | Zn, ZIN |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Brown clotted serum, gel barrier or lithium heparin |
| Clinical Indication | Zinc measurement is used to identify deficiency. It is also used in the monitoring those patients who are receiving nutritional support e.g. post bariatric surgery. Zinc deficiency in humans can lead to skin lesions, irritability, loss of hair and growth retardation in children. Zinc insufficiency is all associated with impaired immunological function. |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | Serum or plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 0.5mL If requesting more than 10 tests please send an additional brown clotted serum sample. |
| Special Precautions | No special requirements |
| Stability | 7 days at 20-25°C and 2 weeks at 2-8°C. |
| Turnaround Time | Inpatient: 4 days Outpatient/ GP: 4 days |
| Laboratory | St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 4256 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Notes |
