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Lab Test Dictionary

Zinc, RBC (6354)

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)


Synonyms

RBC Zinc; Red Blood Cell

Specimen Type

See Collection Instructions

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Valencia


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

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.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Clotted; Moderate Hemolysis; Whole Blood

Test Volume Required

0.5 mL Red Blood Cells (RBCs)

Minimum Test Volume

0.3 mL Red Blood Cells (RBCs)

Processing Instructions

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).


CPT Codes

84630


Revised

06-18-19

Initials

SL