Eurofins Biomnis code

ZNSP

Synonyms

• Zn

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Reduced levels in the serum are observed in acrodermatitis enteropathica which is associated with alopecia, diarrhea and vesicular skin lesions. High levels are seen in familial hyperzincemia. Zinc levels in sperm give a measure of prostatatic function.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• Seminal plasma on fluoridated tube
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Sample to be collected after 2 to 8 days of abstinence.
Always indicate the ejaculate volume, the pH, sperms count and abstinence period.
Centrifuge and freeze the supernatant immediately.

Methodology

ICP/MS

Turnaround time

15 days