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HelpTest Code MISCA1; 3003758 Zinc, Red Blood Cells
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| Epic EAP | Ordering Code |
|---|---|
| LAB2608 | MISCA1: 3003758 Zinc RBC TO ARUP |
Specimen Requirements
Collect
Royal blue (K2EDTA) or royal blue (NaHep).
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge whole blood and separate RBCs from plasma within 2 hours of collection. Submit packed RBCs in original collection tube OR transfer 2 mL RBCs to an ARUP Trace Element-Free Transport Tube (ARUP supply #43116) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.6 mL)
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimens collected in tubes other than royal blue (K2EDTA) or royal blue (NaHep). Specimens transported in containers other than royal blue (K2EDTA) or royal blue (NaHep) tube or trace rlement-free transport tube. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens.
Stability
Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated.
After separation from plasma:
Ambient: 2 weeks
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: Unacceptable
CPT
84630
Performed
Sun-Sat
Report available in 1-4 days.
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories
Methodology
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
Alias
Intracellular Zinc
ZnRBCs