LabwiseZincug/dL
Zinc is a trace mineral involved in immunity, wound healing and taste.
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What Zinc measures
Zinc is a trace mineral involved in immunity, wound healing and taste.
If your Zinc is low
Zinc below the range is commonly associated with low intake, absorption issues or inflammation, and can also reflect sample handling.
Commonly associated with
- Low intake
- Absorption conditions
- Inflammation
- Sample handling
If your Zinc is high
Zinc above the range is commonly associated with supplements.
Commonly associated with
- Supplements
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 56 – 134 ug/dL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your zinc is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Zinc, Plasma, Zinc, Serum, Plasma Zinc
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.