Zinc Test
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that supports hundreds of important functions throughout the body. It plays a critical role in immune function, wound healing, protein synthesis, cell growth, reproductive health, and normal taste and smell. The ICare Zinc Test measures the level of zinc in your blood to help identify deficiencies or, less commonly, excessive levels that may affect your health.
Although mild zinc deficiency can be difficult to recognize, low zinc levels may contribute to frequent infections, slow wound healing, hair loss, changes in taste or smell, poor appetite, and delayed growth or recovery. This test provides valuable insight into your nutritional status and helps you and your healthcare provider determine whether your zinc levels are supporting optimal health.
With ICare's concierge mobile laboratory services, advanced nutritional testing is delivered directly to your home, office, or preferred location, making preventive healthcare more convenient than ever.
What Does This Test Measure?
The Zinc Test measures the concentration of zinc circulating in your bloodstream.
Zinc is essential for:
Healthy immune system function
Wound healing and tissue repair
DNA and protein synthesis
Cell growth and division
Normal taste and smell
Skin health
Reproductive health and fertility
Normal growth and development
Low zinc levels may be associated with:
Frequent infections
Slow wound healing
Hair loss
Poor appetite
Changes in taste or smell
Skin rashes
Malnutrition
Digestive disorders affecting nutrient absorption
Elevated zinc levels are less common and may occur with excessive supplementation or certain occupational exposures.
Your healthcare provider will interpret your results alongside your symptoms, diet, medications, and overall health.
Who Should Consider This Test?
The Zinc Test may be beneficial for individuals who:
Experience frequent infections
Have slow-healing wounds
Notice changes in taste or smell
Have unexplained hair loss
Have digestive disorders such as Crohn's disease, celiac disease, or inflammatory bowel disease
Have undergone bariatric surgery
Follow restrictive diets that may limit zinc intake
Take zinc supplements and require monitoring
Want to evaluate their overall nutritional health
This test is also appropriate for individuals with chronic medical conditions that may affect nutrient absorption or metabolism.
Why Is It Important?
Results help your healthcare provider assess your health, support diagnosis, monitor treatment, and guide personalized care.
Preparation
Certain supplements and medications can interfere with your test results.
Turnaround
1-3 Business Days
Sample Type
Blood
What's Included
Physician Order
We provide the necessary doctor's order for this test.
Lab Fees
All laboratory processing fees are included in the price.
Digital Results
Secure, easy-to-read results delivered to your portal.
Important Information
How It Works
Book Online
Choose your test and checkout securely. We'll generate the order.
We Come to You
Schedule a mobile phlebotomist to visit your home or office.
Get Results
Receive your physician-reviewed results online in days.