Test Detail

Copper, Serum or Plasma

Test Code:

001586

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

82525

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube OR royal blue-top without EDTA
Specimen Type	Serum OR plasma
Volume	1 mL
Minimum Volume	0.2 mL
Temperature	Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Specimen Handling	Serum MUST be separated from cells within 45 minutes of collection and transferred to a certified metal-free transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166). Plasma may be separated immediately and transferred to a certified metal-free transfer tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166) for shipment to the laboratory.
Methodology	Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
Stability	Room Temperature: 14 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
Days Set-Up	M-F(2) SUN (1)
Shift Performed	2
TAT From Set-Up	2 - 4 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
001586	Copper, Serum	5631-7