Zinc test in The Greens, read by a doctor.
Zinc is one of the most ordered tests by our British-trained GPs for The Greens patients — and for good reason. Deficiency is common in vegetarians, those with GI disease and post-bariatric patients.
What Zinc actually tells us
An essential trace mineral for immunity, wound healing, skin health and hormone function.
Paired with copper and ferritin to balance assessment.
High Zinc
Usually supplementation excess; may impair copper absorption.
Low Zinc
Hair loss, taste loss, frequent infections, poor wound healing.
Symptoms we ask about
- • Hair shedding, low immunity, dermatitis, poor wound healing
Risk factors
- • Vegetarianism, IBD, coeliac, alcohol, pregnancy
Conditions linked
- • Immune deficiency, dermatitis, hypogonadism
Lifestyle that moves the needle
- • Red meat, shellfish, pumpkin seeds, legumes
Further tests we may run
- • Copper, ferritin, coeliac screen
Treatments where indicated
- • Oral zinc with food; correct underlying GI disease
Retest: 8–12 weeks after supplementation.
Questions from The Greens patients
How do I book a Zinc test in The Greens?
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WhatsApp us or call +971 4 566 1486. We confirm a nurse slot for The Greens — most patients are seen within 60–90 minutes — and the GP call is included.
How much does Zinc cost in The Greens?
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Standalone Zinc is typically AED 150–350 depending on the panel. We bundle it free into our Comprehensive Health Checks (AED 1,500 men / 1,800 women) and our Unlimited Bloods membership.
What does an abnormal Zinc mean for me?
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That's exactly the conversation you'll have with the GP. Paired with copper and ferritin to balance assessment.
Is the GP a real doctor?
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Yes — GMC-registered, British-trained. The same doctor who reads your Zinc is the one who phones you in The Greens.
Will my employer or insurer see the result?
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We don't share with employers or insurers. As a DHA-licensed clinic we upload to NABIDH; other DHA-connected providers can technically access your record.
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