--- title: Zinc Test type: test id: zinc url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/zinc" price_usd: 26.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 32.99 cpt: 84630 category: Vitamins & Nutrients sample: Blood draw fasting_required: true results_in: "3–6 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp - BioReference orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=zinc&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Zinc Test > 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. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $26.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($32.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 84630 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Yes — 8–12 hours | | Results | 3–6 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Zinc test tell you? Important for immune function, wound healing, and testosterone production. 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. **Clinical use:** Measures plasma zinc — essential for immune function, wound healing, taste/smell, and male reproductive health. ## Who should order it? Anyone with frequent infections, slow wound healing, hair loss, taste/smell changes, vegetarians/vegans, or men investigating low testosterone (zinc deficiency suppresses T). ## Biomarkers measured - [Zinc](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/zinc) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $26.99 | $32.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $26.99 | $32.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $22.99 | $28.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Zinc test cost? 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. | 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 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/zinc-test/945M.html) | | Labcorp OnDemand (Labcorp's own site) | $69.00 | $69.00 | [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/zinc-test) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $100.00 | $100.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 10233 · Labcorp test no. 070032 · BioReference code 0285-7. ## How do you prepare? Fasting is recommended. Avoid zinc supplements for 24 hours before. ## Related conditions - Zinc deficiency (E60) - [Hypogonadism](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/low-testosterone) (E29.1) - [Hair loss](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/hair-loss) (L65.9) - Acrodermatitis enteropathica (E83.2) ## Common questions about the Zinc test ### How much does a zinc test cost without insurance? TestWell charges $26.99 — vs $59 at Quest Direct and $80-$200 at hospital outpatient labs. Quest or Labcorp sample. ### Do I need to fast for a zinc test? Yes — morning fasting draw is standard. Zinc levels are highest in the morning; fasting avoids dietary contamination of the result. ### What's a normal zinc level? Reference range: 60-120 mcg/dL. <60 indicates deficiency. >150 can indicate excess supplementation, which depletes copper — pair with a [Copper test](https://www.test-well.com/tests/copper) if supplementing zinc long-term. ### What's the CPT code for zinc? 84630 (Zinc, plasma). HSA/FSA eligible. ### Can low zinc cause hair loss? Yes — zinc deficiency is a recognized cause of telogen effluvium (diffuse shedding) and contributes to androgenetic alopecia. Pair with [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ferritin), [Vitamin D](https://www.test-well.com/tests/vitamin-d), and [TSH](https://www.test-well.com/tests/tsh) for a complete hair-loss workup. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=zinc&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/zinc Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.