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Test ID: HZN ERC

Zinc, Erythrocytes

Test Overview

Method

Inductively coupled plasma-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (ICP-TripleQ MS)

Result Included

Zinc

Specimen

Specimen Type

Erythrocytes

Containers

Preferred Containers

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

Volume

Sample Volume

2 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect in contaminant-free tube.

Handling Information

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

Additional Information

Trace Metals – Collection of Erythrocytes

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Zinc
    µmol/L
    0 - 12 y: 79 - 183
    ≥13 y: 138 - 230
    µg/L x 0.0153

Referral Location

Canada

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
HZN ERC Zinc, Erythrocytes

Test Version

Last Updated

2019-09-30