Skip to content

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here. Hide this message

Laboratory Medicine

Test Directory / Zinc

Zinc

Brown clotted serum, gel barrier or lithium heparin

TestZinc
Common AbbreviationsZn, ZIN
ProfileNA
Tube typeBrown clotted serum, gel barrier or lithium heparin
Clinical IndicationZinc 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 TypeBlood
Sample typeSerum or plasma
Minimum Volume0.5mL If requesting more than 10 tests please send an additional brown clotted serum sample.
Special PrecautionsNo special requirements
Stability 7 days at 20-25°C and 2 weeks at 2-8°C.
Turnaround TimeInpatient: 4 days Outpatient/ GP: 4 days
LaboratorySt James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 4256
Reference IntervalContact Referral Laboratory
LimitationsContact Referral Laboratory
Notes
Logo on blue with swoosh

Fundraising

Chinese Poland

View all languages >