Zinc, RBC
A longer-term read on zinc status, less swayed by recent meals or short-term inflammation than serum.
Consider this test if:
- Frequent infections, slow-healing wounds, hair loss, or changes in taste or smell
- A vegetarian, vegan, or low-meat diet, or a gut condition that limits absorption
- Checking whether long-term zinc supplementation is restoring your stores
- Wanting a steadier baseline that recent meals and short-term inflammation won't distort
- Monitoring known zinc exposure or status during treatment
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Typical results in 2-4 days · Reviewed by a real clinician
- Drawn at a CLIA/CAP-accredited lab near you ·
Pre-test considerations
No fasting required. If you take zinc supplements, note the dose and timing, since supplementation raises your level; keep your routine consistent when comparing results over time. High-dose supplemental zinc can also deplete copper, so persistent symptoms may warrant checking copper too.
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What this test is for
Zinc is an essential trace mineral that drives hundreds of enzyme reactions involved in immune function, wound healing, taste and smell, skin integrity, testosterone production, and fetal development. This test measures zinc inside red blood cells, which take up zinc over their roughly 120-day lifespan, so it reflects status over weeks to months rather than the moment of the draw. Low zinc is linked to frequent infections, slow wound healing, hair loss, loss of taste or smell, skin rashes, and poor appetite; high levels usually point to supplement overuse or occupational exposure.
Serum zinc, the routine status test, responds quickly to recent intake and drops during acute inflammation, which can mask true stores. RBC zinc is the better choice when you want a steadier, integrated measure or are tracking the response to a change in diet or supplementation over time.
What to expect
- 1 Book instantly
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- 2 Quick lab visit
Testing to fit your busy schedule, usually 15 minutes or less. Walk-in and appointments available.
- 3 Typical results in 2-4 days
Your results post straight to your dashboard as soon as the lab completes them.
- 4 Expert guidance
Included with Mito membership. A clinician reviews your results and your personalized action plan follows, with clear next steps.
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Frequently asked questions
View all FAQsHow does pricing work?
Every test shows the member price next to the standard non-member price, so you can see what membership saves you. The member price is our cost — covering the lab and what it takes to run the service — never a profit on the test itself; Mito makes its money on the $9 membership, not on marking up your tests. Membership is $9/mo, and you still pay the lab’s order fee. Prices are itemized before you pay, with no hidden fees.
Where do I get tested?
Choose a partner lab (Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference) at checkout. If your cart spans multiple tests, we consolidate the whole order onto a single lab so you only make one visit.
Is this eligible for HSA/FSA?
Yes. This test is HSA/FSA eligible, and you can pay with your HSA/FSA card at checkout.
When will I get my results?
Your results post to your dashboard once your lab completes them, then a clinician reviews them and your full analysis and personalized action plan (with clear next steps) follow. Turnaround varies by test: specialty assays and at-home kits take longer, and each test shows its expected turnaround before you buy.
Do I need a doctor’s order?
No. Mito provides the lab order for you, so you can book and get tested without a separate doctor visit.
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