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Zinc, Plasma or Serum

Understand what Zinc, Plasma or Serum signals

Primary unit
ug/dL
LOINC codes
5763-8, 8245-3
Commercial laboratory assays
8

We have not added a physiological summary for this biomarker yet. Compare the commercial laboratory assays and population reference ranges below.

Compare commercial laboratory assays for Zinc, Plasma or Serum

Check orderable catalog codes, specimen types, fasting requirements, and demographic reference ranges across laboratories.

Micronutrient, Zinc, Plasma

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
10233
Specimen
Plasma
Fasting
Not stated
LOINC
5763-8
Turnaround
Set up: Tues-Sat

Laboratory assay overview

Zinc is an essential element involved in a myriad of enzyme systems including wound healing, immune function, and fetal development. Zinc measurements are used to detect and monitor industrial,dietary, and accidental exposure to zinc. Also, zinc. measurements may be used to evaluate health and monitor response to treatment.

Quest Diagnostics population reference ranges

Quest Diagnostics calculates these statistical intervals for this specific assay and demographic group, not as universal optimal targets.

PopulationRange
≥18 years60-130 mcg/dL
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≥18 years 60-130 mcg/dL Reference range not available for individuals <18 years for this micronutrient test.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 10233

Post-Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Profile

Laboratory
Labcorp
Test code
259090
Specimen
Serum
Fasting
Not stated
Turnaround
5 - 7 days

Laboratory assay overview

Obesity, associated with a multitude of co-morbid conditions, is a serious health condition impacting a significant number of patients in the U.S. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. increased from 30.5% in 1999-2000 to 41.9% in 2017- March 2020.1 Currently, there is great emphasis on being overweight and obesity as a disease, with societies providing guidance on the use of newly available pharmacologic therapies as well as bariatric surgical procedures to decrease the burden. Depending upon the type of bariatric surgery performed, deficiencies of micronutrients and some vitamins may ensue, and recommendations are to evaluate these parameters prior to surgery and at least annually thereafter.

Labcorp test directory, test code 259090

Post-Bariatric Surgery Micronutrient Profile

Laboratory
Labcorp
Test code
259129
Specimen
Serum
Fasting
Not stated
Turnaround
3 - 5 days

Laboratory assay overview

Obesity, associated with a multitude of co-morbid conditions, is a serious health condition impacting a significant number of patients in the U.S. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. increased from 30.5% in 1999-2000 to 41.9% in 2017- March 2020.1 Currently, there is great emphasis on being overweight and obesity as a disease, with societies providing guidance on the use of newly available pharmacologic therapies as well as bariatric surgical procedures to decrease the burden. Depending upon the type of bariatric surgery performed, deficiencies of micronutrients and some vitamins may ensue, and recommendations are to evaluate these parameters prior to surgery and at least annually thereafter.

Labcorp test directory, test code 259129

Pre-Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Profile

Laboratory
Labcorp
Test code
259141
Specimen
Serum
Fasting
Not stated
Turnaround
5 - 7 days

Laboratory assay overview

Obesity, associated with a multitude of co-morbid conditions, is a serious health condition impacting a significant number of patients in the U.S. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. increased from 30.5% in 1999-2000 to 41.9% in 2017- March 2020.1 Currently, there is great emphasis on being overweight and obesity as a disease, with societies providing guidance on the use of newly available pharmacologic therapies as well as bariatric surgical procedures to decrease the burden. Depending upon the type of bariatric surgery performed, deficiencies of micronutrients and some vitamins may ensue, and recommendations are to evaluate these parameters prior to surgery and at least annually thereafter.

Labcorp test directory, test code 259141

Pre-Bariatric Surgery Micronutrient Profile

Laboratory
Labcorp
Test code
259104
Specimen
Serum
Fasting
Not stated
Turnaround
2 - 4 days

Laboratory assay overview

Obesity, associated with a multitude of co-morbid conditions, is a serious health condition impacting a significant number of patients in the U.S. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. increased from 30.5% in 1999-2000 to 41.9% in 2017- March 2020.1 Currently, there is great emphasis on being overweight and obesity as a disease, with societies providing guidance on the use of newly available pharmacologic therapies as well as bariatric surgical procedures to decrease the burden. Depending upon the type of bariatric surgery performed, deficiencies of micronutrients and some vitamins may ensue, and recommendations are to evaluate these parameters prior to surgery and at least annually thereafter.

Labcorp test directory, test code 259104

Zinc

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
945
Specimen
Plasma
Fasting
Not stated
LOINC
5763-8
Turnaround
Set up: Tues-Sat

Laboratory assay overview

Zinc is an essential element involved in a myriad of enzyme systems including wound healing, immune function, and fetal development. Zinc measurements are used to detect and monitor industrial, dietary, and accidental exposure to zinc. Also, zinc measurements may be used to evaluate health and monitor response to treatment.

Quest Diagnostics population reference ranges

Quest Diagnostics calculates these statistical intervals for this specific assay and demographic group, not as universal optimal targets.

PopulationRange
≤5 Months26-141 mcg/dL
6-11 Months29-131 mcg/dL
12-23 Months31-120 mcg/dL
2-3 Years29-115 mcg/dL
4-5 Years48-119 mcg/dL
6-9 Years48-129 mcg/dL
10-13 Years25-148 mcg/dL
14-17 Years46-130 mcg/dL
Adult60-130 mcg/dL
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≤5 Months 26-141 mcg/dL 6-11 Months 29-131 mcg/dL 12-23 Months 31-120 mcg/dL 2-3 Years 29-115 mcg/dL 4-5 Years 48-119 mcg/dL 6-9 Years 48-129 mcg/dL 10-13 Years 25-148 mcg/dL 14-17 Years 46-130 mcg/dL Adult 60-130 mcg/dL

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 945

Zinc, Serum or Plasma

Laboratory
Labcorp
Test code
001800
Specimen
Serum
Fasting
Not stated
LOINC
5763-8
Turnaround
2 - 4 days

Laboratory assay overview

Monitor exposure to zinc; evaluate suspected nutritional inadequacy (especially in enteral or parental nutrition, critically ill or burn patients); cases of diabetes or delayed wound healing; growth retardation; follow therapy (for example, when higher intravenous zinc doses are used to balance excessive ongoing GI losses in long-term total parenteral nutrition); follow oral zinc therapy in Wilson's disease; confirm acrodermatitis enteropathica and follow therapy

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Age Male Female 0 to 2 m 50–123 50–123 3 to 4 m 44–133 51–124 5 to 10 m 49–134 49–134 ≥11 m 44–115 44–115

Labcorp test directory, test code 001800

Zinc, Whole Blood

Laboratory
Labcorp
Test code
070032
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated
LOINC
8245-3
Turnaround
2 - 4 days

Laboratory assay overview

Zinc is an essential trace element. Subnormal levels are associated with alcoholic cirrhosis, cystic fibrosis, myocardial infarction, acute and chronic infections. High levels may be due to industrial exposure.

Labcorp population reference ranges

Labcorp calculates these statistical intervals for this specific assay and demographic group, not as universal optimal targets.

PopulationRange
AgeMale (μg/dL) | Female (μg/dL)
0 to 6 m184−516 | 184−516
7 m to 1 y275−537 | 275−537
2 to 5 y327−606 | 327−606
6 to 12 y376−650 | 376−650
13 to 17 y427−731 | 427−731
18 to 30 y492−794 | 455−738
31 to 40 y460−761 | 460−761
41 to 50 y499−810 | 460−751
51 to 110 y459−781 | 459−781
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Age | Male (μg/dL) | Female (μg/dL) 0 to 6 m | 184−516 | 184−516 7 m to 1 y | 275−537 | 275−537 2 to 5 y | 327−606 | 327−606 6 to 12 y | 376−650 | 376−650 13 to 17 y | 427−731 | 427−731 18 to 30 y | 492−794 | 455−738 31 to 40 y | 460−761 | 460−761 41 to 50 y | 499−810 | 460−751 51 to 110 y | 459−781 | 459−781

Labcorp test directory, test code 070032

Verify these ranges and sources

We compile every detail above directly from named laboratory directories and published clinical studies. Laboratories calculate standard reference intervals from the statistical distribution of tested populations for a specific assay method and demographic group, rather than setting universal optimal targets.

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