ZINC, RANDOM URINE

A random urine test to measure zinc excretion, used to evaluate zinc deficiency or excess and assess metabolic health.

Also known asZincRandom Urine ZincRandom Urine

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

3 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details

ZINC, RANDOM URINE Test in Vadodara Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
ZINC, RANDOM URINE includes 3 parameters

  • Zinc, Random Urine
  • Creatinine Random Urine
  • Zinc / Creatinine Ratio
Frequently Asked Questions

This test measures zinc levels in urine to assess nutritional status or diagnose zinc deficiency/excess.

Individuals with immune issues, poor wound healing, or suspected zinc toxicity should undergo testing.

A random urine sample is required, with no fasting necessary.

Low levels may indicate malnutrition or absorption disorders, while high levels suggest excessive supplementation or metal exposure.

Yes, foods rich in zinc (e.g., meat, nuts, dairy) can improve levels, while excessive phytates (found in grains) may inhibit absorption.

Test code

9145U

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
UrineBlue Plastic Urine collecter10 ML

Specimen stability information

Urine

Collection instructions

Spot urine in metal free Scintillation vial . Vaccutainer collection will not be accepted. Sharing sample not accepted

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Wednesday,Friday TIME - 11:30

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Metals

CPT and Loinc codes

ZINC, RANDOM URINE

2250