Zinc, RBC (Red Blood Cells) LabCorp

Testing your Zinc levels can help identify if a deficiency is contributing to your symptoms, as zinc plays a crucial role in immune function, wound healing, and maintaining healthy skin and hair.

Finding the cause(s) of:

• Diarrhea: Low zinc levels can impact gut health and contribute to diarrhea.
• Fever: Zinc is important for immune function, and a deficiency might make you more susceptible to infections causing fever.
• Hair loss: Zinc is essential for hair follicle health, and low levels can sometimes lead to hair loss.
• Loss of taste/smell: Zinc plays a role in maintaining taste and smell functions, and a deficiency could potentially contribute to their loss.
• Poor wound healing: Zinc is vital for tissue repair and immune response, so low levels can delay wound healing.
• Skin rashes: Zinc deficiency can affect skin health and contribute to the development of rashes or other skin problems.