Chemistry Testing
Advanta Genetics offers chemistry and hematology testing with fast turn-around-times and local courier services. We provide rapid, accurate analysis of various metabolic and hematological parameters that are vital for treatment decisions.
Test Directory
For any test not listed please call 903 805-9955 for collection instructions
| Panel | Zinc, Serum/Plasma |
| Preferred Specimen | 1 ML Serum from Royal Blue Trace Metal-Free Tube Without Additive. Centrifuge Sample and Separate Serum from Cells Within 2 hours of Collection. Transfer Serum to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As Serum from a Royal Blue Top Tube. Refrigerate. Diet, Medication, and Nutritional Supplements May Introduce Interfering Substances. Patients should be Encouraged to Discontinue Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, and Non-Essential Over-The-Counter Medications (Upon the Advice of Their Physician) for 1 Week prior to Collection. Avoid Exposure to Contrast Media for 96 hours prior to Collection. Note: Zinc Shows Diurnal Variation with Higher Levels Typically Measured On fasting Am Samples. for Repeated Analysis, Patients should Have Samples Collected at a Consistent Time of Day. |
| Container Type | Trace Metal-Free (Royal Blue Top) Tube Without Additive |
| Volume | 0.5 ML Royal Blue Serum Or Plasma |
| TransportTemperature | Refrigerated |
| SpecimenStability | 2 Days Room Temperature; 2 Weeks Refrigerated; 2 Weeks Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria | Hemolysis Samples Collected In Tube With Anticoagulant Other Than Edta |
Test Directory
| Panel |
| Zinc, Serum/Plasma |
| Preferred Specimen |
| 1 ML Serum from Royal Blue Trace Metal-Free Tube Without Additive. Centrifuge Sample and Separate Serum from Cells Within 2 hours of Collection. Transfer Serum to a Plastic Transport Tube. Clearly Label Tube As Serum from a Royal Blue Top Tube. Refrigerate. Diet, Medication, and Nutritional Supplements May Introduce Interfering Substances. Patients should be Encouraged to Discontinue Nutritional Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, and Non-Essential Over-The-Counter Medications (Upon the Advice of Their Physician) for 1 Week prior to Collection. Avoid Exposure to Contrast Media for 96 hours prior to Collection. Note: Zinc Shows Diurnal Variation with Higher Levels Typically Measured On fasting Am Samples. for Repeated Analysis, Patients should Have Samples Collected at a Consistent Time of Day. |
| Container Type |
| Trace Metal-Free (Royal Blue Top) Tube Without Additive |
| Volume |
| 0.5 ML Royal Blue Serum Or Plasma |
| TransportTemperature |
| Refrigerated |
| SpecimenStability |
| 2 Days Room Temperature; 2 Weeks Refrigerated; 2 Weeks Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria |
| Hemolysis Samples Collected In Tube With Anticoagulant Other Than Edta |
For any test not listed please call 903 805-9955
for collection instructions
Ordering Options
- Chemistry Panel
Turnaround Time
≤ 24 hours *Cost
Please call for detailsResources
* Turnaround time starts when sample is received at the laboratory.