Test Details: Zinc is one of an essential trace element required by the body. Zinc in the human body helps in maintaining a healthy immune system, production of cells, wound healing, growth and development in children, sexual development and reproduction. Zinc levels may decrease in conditions like absorption disorders of the stomach, alcoholism, pregnancy, burns and infections. Low levels of zinc may cause delay in growth, impaired wound healing, skin lesions, impaired immune system, hair loss, diarrhoea, impaired testosterone levels, seizures. High levels of zinc. High levels of zinc may cause chest pain, nausea vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, muscle pain, fever, headache, etc.