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COPPER, RANDOM URINE

 1850 2100

EX0397      COPPER, RANDOM URINE
Specimen: 20 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of random urine collected in an acid-washed (metal-free) container. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Use powderless gloves during specimen collection.
Stability:
Room Refrigerated Frozen
6 hrs 1 week 2 weeks
Method: ICPMS
Comment: Use only specified containers. If Barium containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours. Also, see CERULOPLASMIN.
Report: Contact us to know the TAT.
Usage: Copper is an essential element that is a cofactor of many enzymes. Copper metabolism is disturbed in Wilson’s disease, Menkes disease, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, and Indian childhood cirrhosis. Urinary copper concentrations are also used to monitor patients on chelation therapy.
Doctor Specialty: Gastroenterologist, Ophthalmologist
Disease: Metabolic Disorders, Diseases of the liver
Components:
Courier Charges: 0.00
Home Collection: Available (*T&C Apply)
Department: BIOPHYSICS
Pre Test Information: If Barium containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours.