Copper
Test Mnemonic
COPPER
CPT Codes
- 82525 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
5631-7
Aliases
- Cu
- Plasma Copper
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
FDA Category
Analyte Specific Reagent
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Royal blue) | Refrigerated | Do not allow specimen to come into contact with polystyrene, metal or rubber. Centrifuge and transfer plasma to a polypropylene tube using a plastic transfer pipette. Do not use glass pipettes. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 30 Days |
| Frozen | 30 Days |
| Refrigerated | 30 Days |
Days Performed
Mon-Fri, exclud Cleveland Clinic observed holidays
Turnaround Time
1 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Inductively Coupled Plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
Reference Range
| Copper | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Male | Normal | 70 - 140 | ug/dL | Female | Normal | 85 - 155 | ug/dL |
Special Info
Collect in Royal Blue EDTA tube. Do not allow specimen to come into contact with polystyrene, metal or rubber. Centrifuge and transfer plasma to a polypropylene tube using a plastic transfer pipette. Do not use glass pipettes.
Clinical Info
Evaluate abnormal copper metabolism, e.g., Wilson's Disease, Hodgkin's Disease. Evaluation of trace element status following parenteral or enteral nutrition.