Zinc
Also known as ZN, Plasma
What it measures
- ZincLOINC 5763-8
Specimen
- Specimen
- 2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
- Minimum volume
- 0.7 mL
- Also accepted
- Serum collected in: No additive (royal blue-top) tube
- Container
- Acid-washed or metal-free vial
- Temperature
- Room temperature
Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours. Transfer separated plasma/serum to a plastic acid-washed or metal-free vial.
Turnaround
Set up: Tues-Sat