Copper blood test

• NOTE:: Please include all relevant clinical history in sample order
Normal Reference range

Normal Reference Range

12 – 25 µmol/L

Test Information

The liver is where copper is stored or used to create a number of enzymes once it is absorbed in the intestines. A copper-containing enzyme called caeruloplasmin participates in the body’s iron metabolism. Wilson’s disease is diagnosed and copper metabolism is assessed using it along with a serum copper assay.

Clinical Indications

Wilson’s illness is diagnosed by a combination of high urine copper, decreased serum copper, and caeruloplasmin.
Anaemia, nausea with abdominal pain, jaundice, dysphagia, tremors, alterations in behaviour, Kayser-Fleischer rings, and tremors are among the symptoms.

Sample Required

7.5mL Orange for trace metals is required for Copper blood test

Min. sample volume

1.0mL

Special Instructions and Precautions

• NOTE:: Please include all relevant clinical history in sample order

Time Limits For Retrospective Testing

Not applicable (sample referred)

Any factors affecting the test

Not applicable

Turnaround Time

4 – 6 days

Referral centre (if applicable)