# Zinc (Plasma) in Kotputli

> Book Zinc (Plasma) with Dr. B. Lal Clinical Laboratory in Kotputli, with home sample collection available.

## Price & Availability
- Price: ₹2000
- Report turnaround time: 6 Days
- Applicable gender: Male & Female
- Applicable age: 0 - 99 Years
- Sample type: 3 ml of EDTA whole blood(Use Metal Free Container)

## Overview
Zinc is an essential element which acts as a critical co-factor in various enzyme systems and is required for active wound healing Zinc deficiency occurs due to lack of dietary absorption or loss after absorption Zinc excess is not a major clinical concern The only known effect of excessive zinc ingestion is interference with copper absorption leading to hypocupremia This assay is useful for identifying the cause of abnormal serum zinc This assay helps to detect zinc deficiency Elevated serum zinc is of minimal clinical interest

## Preparation Required
Patients should avoid sea/ fresh water fish 3 days prior to specimen collection. If Gadolinium or Iodine containing contrast media has been administered, specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.

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Source: [Dr. B. Lal Clinical Laboratory](https://blallab.com/kotputli/lab-test/zinc-plasma-o-s)
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