Zinc is essential for immune function, wound healing, taste and smell, growth and development, and many enzyme reactions. Deficiency causes immune impairment, growth failure, taste alterations, and skin changes; toxicity from excess supplementation can interfere with copper absorption.
This test is used to evaluate suspected zinc deficiency in patients with poor wound healing, recurrent infections, taste alterations, malabsorption, or chronic illness. It is also used to monitor zinc supplementation and investigate possible toxicity. Sample type is serum or plasma.
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