Zinc, Plasma or Serum
Test Code: 001800
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 84630 001
Synonym
Zn, Serum
Specimen Type
Plasma (preferred) OR serum
Specimen Container
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube OR royal blue-top without EDTA
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Handling
Separate serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection and transfer to a certified metal-free transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166) for shipment to the laboratory. Plasma may be separated immediately and transferred to a certified metal-free plastic transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166 for shipment to the laboratory.
Unacceptable Conditions
Certified metal-free plastic transport tube not submitted; unspun royal blue-top tube from which the plasma or serum has not been removed; gel-barrier tube
Temperature
Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Methodology
Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Stability
Room Temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 001800 | Zinc, Plasma or Serum | 5763-8 |
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