Copper, Serum/Plasma

Test Code: TD_4219

CPT Code(s): 82525

$24

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Copper, plasma
Plasma copper
Serum copper

Test Includes

Copper, Serum/Plasma

Methodology

Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Rejection Criteria

Samples collected in non-metal free tubes
Samples collected in serum separator tubes
Samples collected in tube with anticoagulant other than EDTA

Reference Range(s)

Male: 665-1480 MCG/L
Female: 810-1990 MCG/L
Note: Clinical reportable range is 500-4000 MCG/L

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Trace metal-free (royal blue top) tube without additive

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL royal blue serum or plasma

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
2 weeks frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

1 mL serum from a royal blue trace metal-free tube without
additive. Centrifuge sample and separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as serum from a royal blue top tube. Refrigerate.
Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician) for 1 week prior to collection.
Avoid exposure to contrast media for 96 hours prior to collection.

Alternative Specimen

1 mL plasma from a royal blue trace metal-free tube with EDTA. Centrifuge sample and separate plasma from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer plasma to a plastic transport tube. Clearly label tube as royal blue EDTA plasma. Refrigerate.
Diet, medication, and nutritional supplements may introduce interfering substances. Patients should be encouraged to discontinue nutritional supplements, vitamins, minerals, and non-essential over-the-counter medications (upon the advice of their physician) for 1 week prior to collection.
Avoid exposure to contrast media for 96 hours prior to collection.