Copper
Test Information
Test Name
Copper
Synonyms
Cu
Price
$30.00
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Preferred Specimen
Trace Element K2 EDTA tube
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
4 days
Collection Information
Preparation
- Spin & separate within 2 hours of collection, collect close to Courier if necessary
Processing Information
Registration Code
COPS
Notes
- Separate with sterile pipette within 2 hours of collection
- Haemolysis must be avoided
- Plasma zinc may be measured on the same sample
Alternative Specimen
Full micro EDTA tube acceptable for paediatric specimen
Methodology
Interpretations
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External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
Send Away Volume
1 mL plasma
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