Zinc, RBC Quest

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.

$130.00

Quest Test #: 6354, CPT: 84630

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Zinc, RBC - Zinc is an essential element involved in a myriad of enzyme systems including wound healing, immune function, and fetal development. Zinc measurements are used to detect and monitor industrial, dietary, and accidental exposure to zinc. Also, Zinc measurements may be used to evaluate health and monitor response to treatment.

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Why To Buy	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.
Symptoms	Diarrhea, Fever, Hair loss, Loss of taste/smell, Poor wound healing, Skin rashes