Zinc RBC

What this laboratory test evaluates

DetailsZinc, RBC – Zinc plays a crucial role in many body functions, including wound healing, immune system performance, and fetal development. Testing for zinc levels can help identify exposure to zinc through diet, environment, or accidents. It's also useful for checking a person's health status and how well they're responding to treatment.

What patients is this test right for?This test is suitable for individuals who may have been exposed to high levels of zinc or are experiencing symptoms related to zinc deficiency or toxicity, such as:

• Slow wound healing
• Weakened immune system
• Issues with fetal development during pregnancy

What type of sample is required for this test?0.5 mL of red blood cells, collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube.

Additional test information

Zinc plays a crucial role in many body functions, including wound healing, immune system performance, and fetal development. Testing for zinc levels can help identify exposure to zinc through diet, environment, or accidents. It's also useful for checking a person's health status and how well they're responding to treatment.

Collection and processing

• Sample type: Whole blood
• Fasting: No
• Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected

How Sunridge uses laboratory information

Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.

Before requesting this test

Availability, collection requirements, eligibility, and processing estimates can change. Sunridge reviews each request and, when appropriate, creates the order through Fullscript. Follow the current instructions supplied with the approved order.