COPPER, 24-HOUR URINE
| 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 |
Pre-test Information : If barium containing contrast media has been administered, the specimen should not be collected for 96 hours |
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Report Delivery : Next day |
COPPER, 24-HOUR URINE
| Test Code | C-65 |
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| Test Description | **COPPER, 24-HOUR URINE |
| Clinical Category | METABOLIC DISORDERS, LIVER DISORDERS |
| Sample | 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine collected in an acid-washed (metal free) container |
| Method/Technology | spectrophotometry |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | NEXT DAY |