Medichecks Vitamins & minerals

Zinc (serum) Blood Test

Could low zinc be affecting your general or fertility? Zinc is an essential mineral that supports normal immune function, wound healing, cell growth and the production of DNA and proteins.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
5 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Zinc

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
5 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Medichecks.

Minerals

  • Zinc

About this test

Could low zinc be affecting your general or fertility?

Zinc is an essential mineral that supports normal immune function, wound healing, cell growth and the production of DNA and proteins. It plays an important role in reproductive health, including normal sperm production. This blood test measures the zinc in your blood to help identify a possible deficiency.

Description provided by Medichecks.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.3/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 31st percentile of vitamins tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 5.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 5 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 8.1/10

    £64.00 against a median of £94.25 for the 73 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (-32%).

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