17%

of the global population has inadequate zinc intake

WHO Global Nutrition Report 2020

Good reasons to test

Frequent infections or slow wound healing
Unexplained hair thinning
Loss of taste or smell

Zinc

No fasting required. Morning, before eating if possible — food intake can modestly lower serum zinc Results arrive in 3-5 business days, explained in plain language in your dashboard. Most results sit within the usual range - that is still useful, and anything unexpected supports a conversation with your healthcare practitioner.

Standard Care

Zinc

The mineral behind immunity, wound healing, and testosterone

$89one-off, no subscription

NATA-accredited pathology
No GP referral needed
Results in 3-5 business days
Collect at 1,900+ centres

Why this test

Zinc is involved in over 300 enzyme processes — and is one of the most commonly supplemented minerals, yet deficiency remains widespread.

Zinc is essential for immune function, wound healing, protein synthesis, DNA repair, taste and smell, and testosterone production. It is found in red meat, shellfish, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Vegetarians, vegans, older adults, and people with gastrointestinal conditions that impair absorption are at higher risk of deficiency. Serum zinc is an imperfect marker of zinc status but remains the most clinically accessible test.

Understanding your results

Within reference range

Your zinc level is within the expected range

Low-normal

Within range but on the lower side — dietary sources or supplementation may be worth reviewing

Below reference range

Low zinc may contribute to immune, skin, or hormonal symptoms — discuss with your healthcare practitioner

Above reference range

Elevated zinc from supplementation can impair copper absorption — discuss with your healthcare practitioner

Reference ranges vary by laboratory and personal context. Your result is shown against the lab's range in your dashboard, alongside what it means.

How it works

TODAY

Order online

Pick a test or panel and check out. No GP referral, no waiting room.

THIS WEEK

One quick visit

Walk into one of 1,900+ NATA-accredited collection centres. A single blood draw is all it takes.

IN 2–5 DAYS

Clear results

We translate your results into plain language in your dashboard - what each marker means, and what is in range.

ONGOING

Track over time

Retest when it matters and watch your trends, so you can see what is actually changing.

Yes. You can order a Zinc test online from Clarity Labs without a GP referral. It's $89, collected at any of 1,900+ NATA-accredited centres across Australia, with results in 3-5 business days via your secure online dashboard.

A Zinc test is $89 at Clarity Labs — a one-off price with no subscription or membership. That covers your pathology request form and collection at any of 1,900+ NATA-accredited centres nationwide.

It is the most practical available test, but serum zinc can be affected by recent infection, inflammation, or food intake, and may not fully reflect tissue zinc stores. Your healthcare practitioner can advise on interpreting the result in context.

Yes — excess zinc supplementation (particularly >25mg/day long-term) can cause nausea, reduce immune function, and significantly deplete copper levels. More is not always better.

Every 6-12 months if supplementing or managing a known deficiency. Otherwise, annually as part of a nutritional panel — or a one-off test if you have specific symptoms (frequent infections, slow wound healing, hair loss).

NATA-accredited pathologyCollected through Sonic Healthcare1,900+ collection centresNo GP referral needed

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This information is for general education and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results are best interpreted with a qualified healthcare practitioner in the context of your symptoms and history.