Copper, Serum or Plasma

Specimen:

Test Code

CU

Specimen Name

Copper, Serum or Plasma

Collect

Royal Blue EDTA-Plasma or No Additive-Serum

Submit

2 mLs

Special Handling

Rejection Criteria

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days

Methodology

Performed

Performed Sunday through Saturday - Reported 1-3 days

Reported

CPT Codes

  • 82525

Components

Additional Information

Serum/plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection and transferred to a trace element free transport tube.

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Common Lab Definitions

  • Serum 
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