Erythrocyte Zinc
Erythrocyte (red blood cell) zinc measures intracellular zinc stores, providing a more stable indicator of long-term zinc status than serum zinc.
Category: Vitamins & Minerals
Also known as: zinco eritrocitário
Reference range: 3552.7–6696.9 µg/L (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: µg/L
High values may indicate
Elevated erythrocyte zinc may indicate excessive zinc intake or supplementation.
Low values may indicate
Low erythrocyte zinc indicates zinc deficiency.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a normal Erythrocyte Zinc level?
- A typical reference range for Erythrocyte Zinc is 3552.7–6696.9 µg/L (source: ABIM). Reference ranges vary by laboratory, age, and sex, so always compare against the range on your own lab report.
- What units is Erythrocyte Zinc measured in?
- Erythrocyte Zinc is most commonly reported in µg/L. Labs in different countries may use other units — you can convert between them with BloodId's blood test unit converter.
- Where do Erythrocyte Zinc reference ranges come from?
- BloodId uses ABIM standard reference ranges and educational information from MedlinePlus (see our methodology). Reference ranges still vary by lab, age, and sex, so always compare against your own report.
- Can I track Erythrocyte Zinc over time?
- Yes. Upload results from any lab and BloodId charts your Erythrocyte Zinc over time against its reference range, so you can see whether the trend is rising, falling, or stable.
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