Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
RBC Zinc; Red Blood Cell
See Collection Instructions
Quest Diagnostics Valencia
Other Reference Test
Tuesday-Saturday
2-4 Days
1-2 mL Blood
Royal Blue (EDTA)
Blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (green-top) or lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable. Carefully clean skin prior to venipuncture. Avoid hemolysis.
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Clotted; Moderate Hemolysis; Whole Blood
0.5 mL Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
0.3 mL Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Separate plasma from RBC's and discard plasma. Transfer RBC's to a plastic transfer vial (trace element and metal free or plastic screw cap vial).
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