Alert

Zinc serum

Tube Type

Test ID LAB581
EPIC Order ZINC LEVEL, SERUM
CPT Code(s) 84630
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station 30
Specimen Routine: 4 mL blood/Navy blue plain tube; See Comments
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time 3-5 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • Specimens must be collected 96 hours after Iodine/Gadolinium/Barium has been administered. Iodine/Gadolinium/Barium for MRI's will interfere with testing.
  • For Outreach clients: Spin specimen down, aliquot into "Mayo Metal Free" tube, and send to the lab refrigerated.

Reviewed by J. Carr on November 12, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514