Zinc is a mineral your body uses for immunity, wound healing, skin, taste, smell and hormone production. A plasma zinc test measures the zinc in the liquid part of your blood. Low levels are more likely if you eat little red meat or seafood, drink a lot of alcohol or have gut issues, and they're linked with frequent colds, slow healing and changes to skin and hair. The lab range is 10 to 20 µmol/L, and we aim for 15 to 20 µmol/L. Plasma zinc can be added to your Baseline Health Check and priced separately, from the same blood draw, and it's private, so Medicare doesn't cover it.
Vively's health team can help you test Plasma Zinc. You start with the Baseline Health Check, then add this test.
Every marker in range? Get your $99 back. T&Cs apply.Want to save 25%? Try our 4-Month Reset insteadPlasma Zinc measures the concentration of zinc in your blood, shown in µmol/L in Australia. It reflects the immediately available zinc your body uses for metabolic activity, energy production, and overall physiological balance.
Zinc plays a role in cellular processes linked to energy, resilience, and healthy ageing. Tracking your Plasma Zinc helps you understand how well your nutrition supports these functions over time.
The optimal range reflects levels associated with steady metabolic performance and overall wellbeing.
Your levels may shift based on diet quality, stress, physical activity, alcohol intake, and how efficiently your body absorbs and utilises zinc.
Levels outside the optimal range may suggest your zinc intake or utilisation is not fully supporting your daily energy and metabolic demands. It’s an early signal to review your nutrition and lifestyle patterns.
Including zinc-rich foods such as seafood, lean meats, nuts, seeds, legumes, and wholefoods can help maintain healthy levels. Regular tracking gives you clearer insight into how your choices influence your zinc status over time.
This information is provided for general health and wellness purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
How to get it: Available as one of our specialty add-on tests. Your test referral is issued straight away when you order. See how a blood test without a referral works.
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The Baseline Health Check reads 70+ markers, then your dietitian turns your results into a plan. $99 a month, first test included.
Every marker in range? Get your $99 back. T&Cs apply.