Laboratory Services
Copper, Serum
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Test Description |
Copper, Serum
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Synonym(s) |
CUG, UOW3485 |
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Test ID |
CUG
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General Information |
The concentration of copper is determined by an assay that uses atomic absorption and has a reportable range of 6 - 200 mcg/dL and imprecision of <5 %CV. |
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Container Type |
Red Top |
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Specimen Type |
Serum |
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Specimen Requirements |
9 mL blood in RED TOP or GREEN TOP tube |
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Alternate Specimen Type |
6 mL blood in ROYAL BLUE Trace Metal Tube (No additive). |
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Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Refrigerate serum/plasma |
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Minimum Sample Volume |
requested: 3 mL serum/plasma |
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Unacceptable Specimen Conditions |
any GEL separator tube |
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Methodology |
Atomic Absorption Spectrometer |
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Testing Schedule |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
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Test Includes |
Copper (CU) |
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CPT Code(s) |
82525 |
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Reference Range |
Copper values in African Americans are about 8-12% higher than Caucasians. Values during pregnancy or in women on contraceptives may exceed 200 mcg/dL. |
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Performing Lab |
UW Laboratory |
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