Zinc, Serum LabCorp
This test measures your zinc levels to diagnose a deficiency.
What is this test?
The Zinc Serum Test measures zinc levels in the bloodstream to identify a potential nutrient deficiency. Zinc is a crucial nutrient that the body receives through diet and supplementation. It is involved in immune health, growth and development, and the synthesis of DNA.
Zinc deficiency symptoms include weight loss, slow wounded healing, hair loss, decreased sense of smell and taste, loss of appetite, and loss of mental acuity.
Who is this test for?
If you have the symptoms listed above, this test can help diagnose or rule out a zinc deficiency as the cause of your symptoms. Nutrient deficiency is particularly common with chronic illness, pregnancy, diabetes, and critical wounds including burns. You may also want to order a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel for an in-depth look at your metabolic and nutritional health.
