Copper, Plasma and RBC
Order Name
Copper, Pl/RBC
Test Number: 5195281
Revision Date 09/30/2024
Test Number: 5195281
Revision Date 09/30/2024
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Copper, Plasma
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Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry | 5631-7 |
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Copper, RBC
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Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry | 5630-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 3 mL (0.5 mL) | Packed RBCs and plasma | Royal Blue - EDTA (Trace Element Free) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen: BOTH 3mL(0.5mL) Packed RBCs and 3mL(0.5mL) Plasma. - Keep Refrigerated. Container: Royal blue-top (EDTA) metal-free tube Collection: Both packed cells and plasma are required. Separate before shipping. Failure to separate may cause rejection due to hemolysis of red cells and contamination of the plasma. Transfer RBCs and plasma into separate plastic, acid-washed, or trace metal-free tubes. Specimen must be received at the test facility within five days of collection. Causes for Rejection: Failure to separate plasma and red cells; specimen received more than five days after collection |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 4 - 6 days |
| Clinical Use | Evaluate copper stores and accumulation |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 081162 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82525x2 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |