Zinc, RBCs Test (4844R)
| Analysis Code |
4844R |
| Test Name |
Zinc, RBCs |
| Test Includes |
Zinc [FAAS] |
| Compound Synonym(s) |
Zn |
| Purpose |
Exposure Monitoring/Investigation; Not for clinical diagnostic purposes. |
| Category |
Metal/Element |
| Method(s) |
Flame Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (FAAS) |
| Specimen Requirements |
2 mL RBCs |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Royal Blue top tube (Trace metal-free; EDTA) |
| Special Handling |
Centrifuge and separate RBCs into an acid washed plastic screw capped vial within two hours of collection. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 14 day(s)
Refrigerated: 14 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): Not Stable |
| Rejection Criteria |
Received Frozen. Lavender top tube (EDTA). |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[FAAS] Monday Wednesday 1 day |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[FAAS] 84630 |
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