Zinc
Test Information
Test Name
Zinc
Synonyms
Zn
Preferred Specimen
K2 EDTA Trace Element tube
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
3 days
Processing Information
Registration Code
ZN
Notes
- Separate within 2 hours with sterile pipette
- Haemolysis must be avoided
- Plasma copper can be measured on the same sample
- Plasma from a full micro EDTA tube is acceptable for paediatric patients
Methodology
Interpretations
View InterpretationsContact Information
laura.yau@pathlab.co.nz
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
External Lab Website