Zinc

Test information: Measured in patient with low BMI, with malabsorption or on TPN, and children/adults with severe eczema. Can used be measured when Zinc toxicity is suspected with for example taking excess dietary supplements and to investigate and unexplainably low copper.

Specimen Type(s)

• Whole Blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

-

Specimen Container - Adult

• Green Top BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Clear - Plain;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

1ml

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

N/A

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Please see the report.

UKAS number

8407

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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