Blood Test Information

Zinc

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Test Code: ZIN

Tube type: Trace Element

Other acceptable tube types
Paediatric SST sample (yellow) are acceptable for children.

Special instructions
Sample MUST be received in lab within 2 hours of collection.

Sent away to the Trace Element Laboratory, Medical Biochemistry, University of Wales, Cardiff

Reference range
10 - 20

Units
µmol/L

Turnaround Time
14 days

Department: Biochemistry

Clinical Application
Acute inflammatory response causes rapid decrease in zinc concentration. Consider appropriateness of request if CRP is significantly elevated (e.g. if CRP 100-200 mg/L, there may be a 40-60% decrease in serum zinc concentration).
Zinc results should be interpreted alongside albumin and CRP results.