Copper Serum/Plasma
Order Name
COPPER S/P
Test Number: 3605025
Revision Date 12/06/2022
Test Number: 3605025
Revision Date 12/06/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Copper Serum/Plasma
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Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry | 5631-7 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.2 mL) | Serum | Royal Blue - No Additive Clot (Trace Element Free) | Room Temperature |
| Alternate 1 | 1 mL (0.2 mL) | Plasma | Royal Blue - EDTA (Trace Element Free) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.2 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube OR royal blue-top without EDTA Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature. Specimen Collection: Serum MUST be separated from cells within 45 minutes of collection and transferred to a certified metal-free transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166). Plasma may be separated immediately and transferred to a certified metal-free transfer tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166) for shipment to the laboratory. Cause for Rejection: Certified metal-free plastic transport tube not submitted; unspun royal blue-top tube from which the plasma or serum has not been removed; gel-barrier tube. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat |
| Expected TAT | 2 - 4 days one working day. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 001586 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82525 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |