Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Synonyms
RBC Zinc
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to MedFusion
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
2-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Royal Blue (EDTA)
Collection Instructions
Red blood cells collected in: EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin trace metal-free (royal blue-top), sodium heparin (green-top), sodium heparin lead-free (tan-top), or lithium (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 10 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Clotted; Moderate Hemolysis
Test Volume Required
0.5 mL Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Minimum Test Volume
0.3 mL Red Blood Cells (RBCs)
Processing Instructions
Packed Cells: Centrifuge to separate plasma from RBC's and discard plasma. Transfer RBC's to a plastic transfer vial from a Quest Diagnostics (trace element and metal free) collection kit or transfer to a plastic screw cap vial.
CPT Codes
84630
Revised
5/17/24
Initials
SA