ZINC - SDL

Test Information

Name: ZINC

Code: N5229-QD

Sample Type: Plasma

Turnaround Time (TAT): 9 days

Preparation & Notes

Preferred Specimen(s) 2 mL plasma collected in an EDTA or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube Alternative Specimen(s) Serum collected in: No additive (royal blue-top) tube Minimum Volume 1 mL Collection Instructions Separate plasma or serum from cells within 2 hours. Transfer separated plasma/serum to a plastic acid-washed or metal-free vial. Transport Container Acid-washed or metal-free vial Transport Temperature Room temperature Specimen Stability Room temperature: 5 days Refrigerated: 10 days Frozen: 30 days Reject Criteria Hemolysis • Plasma/serum not separated from cells within 2 hours • Specimens submitted in non-trace element or non-acid washed container ask for an Acid-washed or metal-free vial, tube supply