3071: ZINC, RBCS
Test Code
- 3071
Test Synonym
- ZINC RBC, ZN
Minimum Volume
- 0.75 mL
Specimen Requirements
- Red Blood Cells
Container
- Royal Blue Top- EDTA Additive
Storage
- Refrigerated
Turn Around Time
- 2 days
Special Instructions
- 2 mL RBCs Royal Blue top tube(Trace metal-free, EDTA) Rejection criteria: Rcvd room temp, lavender tube
Additional Information
- Centrifuge and separate RBCs into an acid washed plastic screw capped vial within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability
- Room Temp: Not Stable, Refrigerated: 30 days, Frozen: 30 days