Zinc, RBC

Zinc, RBC

Test Code

6354
84630
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
6354
84630
CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Zinc, RBC - Zinc is an essential element involved in a myriad of enzyme systems including wound healing, immune function, and fetal development. Zinc measurements are used to detect and monitor industrial, dietary, and accidental exposure to zinc. Also, Zinc measurements may be used to evaluate health and monitor response to treatment.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

Reference Range(s)

9.0-14.7 mg/L

Alternative Name(s)

RBC Zinc

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

Reference Range(s)

9.0-14.7 mg/L

Alternative Name(s)

RBC Zinc
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

0.5 mL red blood cells collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Alternative Specimen(s)

Red blood cells collected in: EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top), or lithium (green-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Collection Instructions

Red blood cells trace metal: Use the royal blue-top trace metal evacuated tube with EDTA or sodium heparin, for RBC trace metal testing.

Packed Cells: Centrifuge to separate plasma from RBC's and discard plasma. Transfer RBC's to a plastic transfer vial from a Quest Diagnostics (trace element and metal-free) collection kit or transfer to a plastic screw-cap vial.

Transport Container

See Collection Instructions

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 7 days
    Refrigerated: 10 days
    Frozen: Unacceptable

Reject Criteria

Moderate hemolysis • Clotted

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
0.5 mL red blood cells collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube
Red blood cells collected in: EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top), or lithium (green-top) tube
0.3 mL
Red blood cells trace metal: Use the royal blue-top trace metal evacuated tube with EDTA or sodium heparin, for RBC trace metal testing.

Packed Cells: Centrifuge to separate plasma from RBC's and discard plasma. Transfer RBC's to a plastic transfer vial from a Quest Diagnostics (trace element and metal-free) collection kit or transfer to a plastic screw-cap vial.
See Collection Instructions
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Moderate hemolysis • Clotted
Service Area must be determined
Ordering Restrictions may apply. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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