Zinc (Plasma)

Plasma zinc concentration can fall during the inflammatory response irrespective of zinc status. A CRP should be requested at the same time.
Tube | Trace Metals |
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ID | 30003 |
Availability | Weekdays |
Additional Information | |
Turn Around | 7 days |
Send to | Specialist Laboratory Medicine, Block 46, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF |
Collection Con | For paediatric samples 0.5mL heparinised blood would be suitable. |
Sample REQ | Centrifuge and separate by hand to avoid sample contamination. Store at 4C prior to sending. |
Units | umol/L |
Telepath | ZN1J |
ICE Codes | LZN |