Zinc is an essential mineral your body which is required in small amounts for a healthy immune system, wound healing, growth,proper functioning of your senses of taste and smell . The body cannot store large amounts, so a steady supply from food is important. The zinc blood test measures the level of zinc in your blood. It helps the doctors to check whether you have adequate values of zinc in your blood.

Before the Test

Tell your doctor about all supplements you take, especially zinc, iron, or multivitamins.

Avoid taking zinc supplements just before the test unless your doctor says otherwise.

Fasting is usually not required, but follow your doctor's instructions.

During the Test

A trained Orange Health Labs professional will collect your sample during the visit.

Follow the instructions given to you at the time of collection.

The sample is labelled and sent to the laboratory for testing.

Let the collection team know if you feel unwell during the procedure.

It is recommended:

To look for a zinc deficiency in people with poor diet, gut absorption problems, or long-term illness.

To investigate slow wound healing, hair loss, frequent infections, or loss of taste and smell.

To monitor people on long-term tube or drip feeding.

To check for rare zinc overload, often from supplements or workplace exposure.

It can be done at any time, usually in the morning. Your doctor may ask you to pause zinc supplements for a short period before the test.