Zinc

General

Synonym/Acronym:
Zn.

Rationale
To assist in assessing for zinc deficiency or toxicity, monitor therapeutic interventions, and assist in diagnosing disorders related to healing and immune function.

Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.

Normal Findings
Method: Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry.

Conventional UnitsSI Units (Conventional Units × 0.153)
60–120 mcg/dL0.92–18.4 micromol/L

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A

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