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Notification Type
Back COPPER | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:LCU | Specimen Collection:Serum/Plasma |
| Component: Copper | Method: ICP/MS |
| Collection Notes:Collect specimen in a Serum Trace Metal or Plasma EDTA Trace Metal tube. Serum or plasma must be separated from cells within two hours. Transfer to a metal-free transport tube. Hemolyzed serum or plasma are not acceptable. | |
| Clinical Utility:Copper measurement is useful for the diagnosis of Wilson’s disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. | |
| CPT Code:82525 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum, EDTA Trace Metal (1mL) Plasma, EDTA Trace Metal (1mL) Ambient 28 Days Refrigerated 28 Days Frozen 28 Days | |