- CU
Copper, Serum or Plasma (RPS)
Test Code
CU
Specimen Name
Copper, Serum or Plasma (RPS)
CPT Codes
- 82525
Collect
Royal Blue - EDTA or No Additive (2)
Stability
Refrigerate
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Performed
Performed everyday / Reported 1-3 days
Additional Information
Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube or royal blue-top without EDTA spun down. Serum/plasma must be separated from cells within 2 hours of collection and transferred to a trace element free transport tube. _x000D_
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Do not use utensils (i.e., syringes, needles, or pipettes) in the collection or transfer of the sample, pour directly into transport tube.)
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