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Copper
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Copper
Access Labcorp Draw · DHA Laboratory · Quest DiagnosticsWhat this laboratory test evaluates
DetailsCopper Test – Copper is a vital mineral that plays a key role in our body by helping many enzymes work properly. It's important for detecting conditions like Wilson's disease, Menkes disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, and Indian childhood cirrhosis, where copper balance is off. Copper levels can go up during certain times, like when you're sick or in the last part of pregnancy. They can go down due to kidney problems, not absorbing nutrients well, or not getting enough nutrients. This test is also used to check on the health of patients, especially babies born early, who are getting extra nutrition. Doctors often look at copper test results along with another test called ceruloplasmin to get the full picture.
What patients is this test right for?This test is especially important for people suspected of having diseases that affect copper levels in the body, or for monitoring the nutritional status of certain patients, like preterm newborns.
What type of sample is required for this test?2 mL plasma. It needs to be collected in a special tube called an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or a heparin (royal blue-top) tube.
Test ResourcesFor more information, it's recommended to consult healthcare professionals.
Additional test information
Copper is a vital mineral that plays a key role in the body by helping many enzymes work properly. It's important for detecting conditions like Wilson's disease, Menkes disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, and Indian childhood cirrhosis, where copper balance is off. This test is also used to check on the health of patients, especially babies born early, who are getting extra nutrition.
Collection and processing
- Sample type: Plasma
- Fasting: No
- Estimated laboratory processing: Results should be available in 2 – 5 business days after the sample is collected
How Sunridge uses laboratory information
Sunridge considers the medical question, symptoms, history, medications, prior results, and whether the finding could change care before recommending testing. A laboratory result is not interpreted in isolation and does not establish a diagnosis by itself.
Before requesting this test
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About this test
DetailsCopper Test - Copper is a vital mineral that plays a key role in our body by helping many enzymes work properly. It's important for detecting conditions like Wilson's disease, Menkes disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, and Indian childhood cirrhosis, where copper balance is off. Copper levels can go up during certain times, like when you're sick or in the last part of pregnancy. They can go down due to kidney problems, not absorbing nutrients well, or not getting enough nutrients. This test is also used to check on the health of patients, especially babies born early, who are getting extra nutrition. Doctors often look at copper test results along with another test called ceruloplasmin to get the full picture.
What patients is this test right for?This test is especially important for people suspected of having diseases that affect copper levels in the body, or for monitoring the nutritional status of certain patients, like preterm newborns.
What type of sample is required for this test?2 mL plasma. It needs to be collected in a special tube called an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube or a heparin (royal blue-top) tube.
Test ResourcesFor more information, it's recommended to consult healthcare professionals.
Additional details
Copper is a vital mineral that plays a key role in the body by helping many enzymes work properly. It's important for detecting conditions like Wilson's disease, Menkes disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, and Indian childhood cirrhosis, where copper balance is off. This test is also used to check on the health of patients, especially babies born early, who are getting extra nutrition.
Highlighted health areas
- Nutrition
- Metals
Biomarkers and report focus
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- Copper