Zinc - Red Cell (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Zinc - Red Cell (Blood)

Alternate Names	Red Cell Zinc, RCZ, RBC Zinc
Test Code	RZN
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	6 mL Trace Metal Tube (Navy Blue Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED Trace Metal tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	On Request
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	TRE
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Please send trace metal tube directly to the Heidelberg Laboratory. Do NOT aliquot.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Melbourne Pathology
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)