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Zinc Plasma

Alternative Names:

Plasma Zinc

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

ZNPL

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Metal-Free EDTA

Adults Volume or Mass:

3 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

1 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

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

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Room Temperature

Assay Frequency:

Weekly

MBS Rebatable:

Yes

MBS Item No.:

66667

Billing Information:

Also MBS Item Nos. 66819, 66820, 66821 and 66822

Additional Notes:

Method: ICPMS

Plasma Reference Interval: 12—18 umol/L

Source: Tietz 4th Ed 2006

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.