ZINC SERUM PLASMA Test
Test Name: ZINC SERUM PLASMA Test
Components: Zinc
Price: 420.0 AED
Sample Condition: 3 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 metal free White Top (Z-NoAdditive) tube OR 3 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 metal free Royal Blue Top (K2EDTA) tube available from LPL. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patients should avoid sea/fresh water fish 3 days prior to specimen collection. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection.
Report Delivery: Sample Daily by 6pm; Report Next day
Method: ICPMS
Test Type: Industrial Diseases
Doctor: Physician
Test Department: ATOMIC ABSORPTION
Pre Test Information: Patients should avoid sea/fresh water fish 3 days prior to specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
Test Details
A zinc serum/plasma test is a laboratory test that measures the levels of zinc in the blood. Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including immune function, wound healing, and DNA synthesis. The test is typically ordered to assess zinc deficiency or excess in the body.
Zinc deficiency can occur due to inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption disorders, chronic illnesses, or certain medications. Symptoms of zinc deficiency include slow wound healing, hair loss, frequent infections, and poor growth in children.
On the other hand, excessive zinc levels can also be harmful and may lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and copper deficiency. Excess zinc can be caused by excessive supplementation, occupational exposure, or certain genetic disorders.
The test involves collecting a blood sample from a vein in the arm. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. Results are usually available within a few days. Interpretation of the test results is done by comparing the measured zinc levels to the reference range provided by the laboratory. It is important to note that the reference range may vary slightly between different laboratories.
If the zinc levels are outside the normal range, further testing may be required to determine the underlying cause and guide treatment.
Overall, a zinc serum/plasma test is a valuable tool in assessing zinc status and guiding appropriate treatment for zinc deficiency or excess.
| Test Name | ZINC SERUM PLASMA Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 420.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 3 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 metal freeWhite Top(Z-NoAdditive)tubeOR 3 mL (1 mL min.) plasma from 1 metal free Royal Blue Top (K2EDTA) tube available from LPL. Ship refrigerated or frozen.Patientshouldavoidsea\/fresh water fish 3 days prior to specimen collection. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection. |
| Report Delivery | SampleDailyby6pm;ReportNextday |
| Method | ICPMS |
| Test type | Industrial Diseases |
| Doctor | Physician |
| Test Department: | ATOMIC ABSORPTION |
| Pre Test Information | Patientsshould avoid sea/ fresh water fish 3 days prior to specimen collection.If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, specimen should not be collected for 96 hours. |
| Test Details | A zinc serum/plasma test is a laboratory test that measures the levels of zinc in the blood. Zinc is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including immune function, wound healing, and DNA synthesis. The test is typically ordered to assess zinc deficiency or excess in the body. Zinc deficiency can occur due to inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption disorders, chronic illnesses, or certain medications. Symptoms of zinc deficiency include slow wound healing, hair loss, frequent infections, and poor growth in children. On the other hand, excessive zinc levels can also be harmful and may lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and copper deficiency. Excess zinc can be caused by excessive supplementation, occupational exposure, or certain genetic disorders. The test involves collecting a blood sample from a vein in the arm. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. Results are usually available within a few days. Interpretation of the test results is done by comparing the measured zinc levels to the reference range provided by the laboratory. It is important to note that the reference range may vary slightly between different laboratories. If the zinc levels are outside the normal range, further testing may be required to determine the underlying cause and guide treatment. Overall, a zinc serum/plasma test is a valuable tool in assessing zinc status and guiding appropriate treatment for zinc deficiency or excess. |
