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Epic EAP: LAB581
Epic Description: ZINC
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Dark Blue, Metal Free – No Anticoagulant |
7.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Dark Blue, Na2 EDTA | 7.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
7 days refrigerated, 14 days frozen
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial ASAP. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 2.0 mL
Minimum 0.7 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: ZINC
Assay Frequency
Monday - Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum/plasma into plastic vial ASAP. Store refrigerated.
CPT Code Information
84630