Collection Notes: Specimen must be collected in an EDTA trace metal tube or a serum trace metal tube. Separate serum or plasma from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer the serum or plasma into a plastic acid-washed or metal-free vial and transport at room temperature. Hemolyzed samples, plasma or serum not separated from cells within two hours or samples submitted in non-trace metal certified containers are not acceptable.
Clinical Utility: Zinc levels are used to detect and monitor industrial, dietary, and accidental exposure to zinc. Also, Zinc measurements may be used to evaluate health and monitor response to treatment.
Plasma EDTA Trace Metal(3mL)
Ambient 5 Days
Refrigerated 10 Days
Frozen 30 Days
Serum Trace Metal (3 mL)
Ambient 5 Days
Refrigerated 10 Days
Frozen 30 Days
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