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Test ID: ZN ERC

Zinc, Erythrocytes

Test Overview

Method

High resolution sector field inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (HR-SF-ICP-MS)

Result Included

Zinc (µg/L); Zinc (µmol/L)

Specimen

Specimen Type

Erythrocytes

Containers

Preferred Containers

BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)

Volume

Sample Volume

3.0 mL

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect in contaminant-free tube.

Handling Information

Separate and transfer erythrocytes to a polypropylene transfer vial within 30 minutes. Store and send frozen.

Additional Information

Trace Metals – Collection of Erythrocytes

Stability

Ambient Refrigerated Frozen
20 days 15 months 15 months

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Zinc
    µg/L
    0-13y: 5194 - 15061

    >= 13y: 9026- 15061
  2. Zinc
    µmol/L
    0-13y: 79 - 230

    >= 13y: 138 - 230

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
ZN ERC Zinc,ERC,µg/L 35998 ug/L
Zinc,ERC,µmol/L 36000 umol/L
Trace Elements Reference Ranges 34500

Test Version

Last Updated

2024-07-19