Testing Laboratory
Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland HospitalDepartment
Chemical Pathology
Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)
UZN
Test Code (Numeric Code)
0282
Laboratory Handling
Phlebotomy
Laboratory
LabPLUS Trace Metals
Sample Stability
10 days at 2-8°C
Indefinite if frozen
Synonyms
Zinc, Urine
Turnaround Time
2 weeks
Test performed on weekdays
Specimen Type
- 24hr Urine
- Urine
Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- 24hr Urine Container
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
- Acidified 24hr Urine Container
- BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
10
Paediatric Specimen Requirements
Tube/Container Type:
Preferred
- Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)
2
Additional Specimen Information
Non-acidified 24hr urine preferred.
Random and acidified urine acceptable.
See additional information for Information about contamination of trace element specimens
Last updated: 31/08/2026