84630 Assay of zinc
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: serum zinc, plasma zinc level
Quantitative assay of zinc concentration in serum, plasma, or urine, measured by atomic absorption spectroscopy or inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry to assess mineral status.
Clinical Context
Evaluates zinc deficiency in malnutrition, liver disease, or chronic diarrhea; low levels impair immune function, wound healing, and taste/smell perception.
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