Zinc - seminal plasma
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ZNSP
Synonyms
- Zn
Clinic 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.
Prenalytics
- 1 mL
- Seminal plasma on fluoridated tube
- FROZEN
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
Pathologist(s) in charge
Biomnis Lyon
Specialty
Analytical Chemistry
Contact(s)
Dr Nicole COUPRIE
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
Dr Gilles PANTEIX
Phone(s)
+334 72 80 10 04
+334 72 80 10 41
+334 72 80 10 41