This test measures the amount of zinc in your blood. Zinc is an essential mineral that helps your body with many functions, including growth and development, brain function, wound healing, and immune function. This test can help identify if you have too much or too little zinc in your body.

The Zinc Test measures zinc levels in your blood or urine to assess for deficiencies, excess, or imbalances.

What It Does

• Evaluates zinc levels, an essential mineral for immune function, wound healing, growth, and metabolism.
• Detects zinc deficiency or toxicity, which can affect various bodily functions, including skin health and immune response.

Why It’s Important

• Deficiency Risks: Low zinc levels can cause delayed wound healing, hair loss, impaired taste or smell, fatigue, and increased susceptibility to infections.
• Toxicity Risks: Excess zinc may lead to nausea, diarrhea, and interference with the absorption of other nutrients like copper and iron.
• Health Monitoring: Helps identify conditions like malabsorption syndromes, chronic illnesses, or dietary imbalances that affect zinc levels.

Bottom Line: This test ensures your zinc levels are balanced to support immune health, wound healing, and overall metabolic function while identifying potential deficiencies or excess for timely intervention.