The short answer
Important for immune function, wound healing, and testosterone production, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $26.99 plus a $6 lab fee, requires an 8–12 hour fast, and results post in 3–6 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$100
cash pay
Other Labs
$35
+ lab fees
TestWell
$26.99
+ $6 lab fee
Zinc is a trace mineral essential for immune function, wound healing, protein synthesis, and cell division. It also plays a role in taste and smell perception. Zinc deficiency can impair immune function, slow wound healing, cause hair loss, and reduce testosterone levels in men. Groups at higher risk for deficiency include vegetarians, pregnant women, and people with digestive disorders.
Measures plasma zinc — essential for immune function, wound healing, taste/smell, and male reproductive health.
Anyone with frequent infections, slow wound healing, hair loss, taste/smell changes, vegetarians/vegans, or men investigating low testosterone (zinc deficiency suppresses T).
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Required
Results In
3–6 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
Your Zinc results will include values for each of the 1 biomarker tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 3–6 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
Fasting is recommended. Avoid zinc supplements for 24 hours before.
A Zinc test costs $26.99 at TestWell — $32.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the same test lists at $59.00 at Quest Health and $69.00 at Labcorp OnDemand (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $100.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. Full cost breakdown →
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $26.99 | $32.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $59.00 | $59.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $69.00 | $69.00 | list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $100.00 | $100.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
44% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 10233 · Labcorp test no. 070032 · BioReference code 0285-7. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
Compare more: Quest Diagnostics price list · Labcorp price list · Quest vs Labcorp · Lab test price checker
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
TestWell Price
$26.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
Better value: the Vitamin & Mineral Deficiency Panel
Save $106.92This test is part of the Vitamin & Mineral Deficiency Panel — 9 tests · 9 biomarkers for $189.99, $106.92 less than à la carte.
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