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Laboratory Information

Test Name

Copper

Synonyms

External Price (excl. GST)

23.32

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

4 mL blood K2EDTA Trace element tube (navy blue top). Trace element tubes with either heparin or no additive are also acceptable.

Specimen Collection and Transport Protocols

Must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection. Haemolysis must be avoided.

Paediatric Specimen

A full micro EDTA tube.

Instructions for Referral to Waikato Lab

Aliquot instructions

If sending from an outside laboratory specimen must be sent separated. Plasma must be separated from Trace Element tube within 2 hours of collection.

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Mon -Fri, 0800-1630

Laboratory Turnaround Time

3 days

Method

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Unit of measurement

µmol/L

Reference interval

0 to 1 year old: 6.3 - 26.8 µmol/L
1 yr to <11year old: 12.6 - 28.3 µmol/L
11yr - Adult: 11.8 - 22.8 µmol/L

Uncertainty of measurement

10%

Additional Information

Plasma zinc may be measured on the same sample.

Minimum Volume

1mL plasma.

Electronic Information

Registration Code

COP

HL7 mapping code

$COP

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