Zinc
Test Code: MTC00538
Minerals
Zinc test measures the level of zinc in the blood, an essential mineral for various body functions including immunity and growt and general health.
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Sample Type:
Blood,
Preparation:
Without Fasting
TAT:
4 hours
15.
000
KWD
+ Home visit fee per region
Test Details
The zinc test is a blood test that measures the concentration of zinc in the blood, an essential mineral involved in numerous biochemical reactions in the body. Zinc plays a critical role in supporting the immune system, wound healing, skin health, nervous system functions, and normal growth. Zinc deficiency can lead to weakened immunity, growth retardation, poor wound healing, and skin disorders. This test is used to diagnose zinc deficiency caused by malnutrition, absorption disorders, or medical conditions such as liver and kidney diseases, and to monitor supplementation therapy.
The zinc test is requested to assess zinc levels in the body and diagnose deficiency that can lead to weakened immunity delayed wound healing and hair loss as well as to monitor supplementation therapy when needed.
Causes of zinc deficiency include poor nutrition malabsorption disorders chronic liver and kidney diseases pregnancy breastfeeding and some medical conditions such as diabetes.
Symptoms of zinc deficiency include weakened immunity delayed wound healing hair loss taste disturbances and growth retardation in children.
Causes of high zinc levels may result from excessive supplementation environmental exposure and some rare medical conditions such as poisoning.
Factors affecting test results include contamination during sample collection recent zinc supplement intake and changes in overall health status.
