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Zinc Plasma

Alternative Names:

Plasma Zinc

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ZNPL

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Metal-Free EDTA

Collection & Request Instructions:

Diurnal variation occurs; highest values are seen in early am.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Additional Notes:

Plasma Reference Interval: 12—18 umol/L

Source: Tietz 4th Ed 2006

Method: ICPMS (from 17/02/2014)

Note: Blood should be separated as soon as possible after collection (approx. 1 hr) to prevent haemolysis, minimise cell leakage and reduce any contamination from rubber stopper.