About This Test
Copper is an essential element that is a cofactor of many enzymes. Copper metabolism is disturbed in Wilsons disease, Menkes disease, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Indian childhood cirrhosis. Copper concentrations increase in acute phase reactions. They decrease in nephrosis, malabsorption and malnutrition. Copper levels are also useful to monitor patients specially preterm newborns on nutritional supplementation. Results of copper are often interpreted together with ceruloplasmin.
Test Parameters (1)
- COPPER, SERUM
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
2 Days
Preparation / Prerequisite
3 mL (1 mL min.) Serum from 1 Royal Blue Top tube (Trace element serum) available from LPL. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection. If Barium containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours..
Frequently Asked Questions
Outsourced test are being done from Dr. Lal Path Lab. Charges and reporting time is same as of Dr. Lal Path Labs.
If Barium containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.
This test is important for assessing copper status to detect deficiencies or overload and guide treatment.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
