Zinc (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ZINC

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7309

Synonyms

Zinc plasma

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

The use of latex gloves can contaminate capillary collects.
Fasting preferred.

This test can be ordered by specialist gastroenterologists or neurologists.
Other Clinicians - Pathologist approval required

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