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Zinc, Serum
This test is used to monitor exposure to zinc and evaluate suspected nutritional inadequacy since the body does not store zinc. Levels may be low in fever, sepsis, estrogen therapy, stress, or myocardial infarction. Zinc deficiencies may exhibit as adverse effects on growth, sexual development, and immune function as well as an altered taste and smell, impaired night vision, and emotional instability.
Fasting is not required for this test. Always take your medications as prescribed.
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