Copper, Free, Serum or Plasma
Test Mnemonic
FRCOP
CPT Codes
- 82525 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Copper, Free, Serum/Plasma
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Serum | No additive (Navy Blue) | Refrigerated | Draw 2 tubes to ensure adequate serum/plasma volume. Do not use serum separator tubes. Remove serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and aliquot into a trace metal-free transport tube (ARUP #43116) or acid-washed transfer vial (ARUP #54350). |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 mL | Plasma | EDTA (Royal blue) | Refrigerated | Draw 2 tubes to ensure adequate serum/plasma volume. Do not use plasma separator tubes. Remove plasma from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and aliquot into a trace metal-free transport tube (ARUP #43116) or acid-washed transfer vial (ARUP #54350). |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 month |
| Refrigerated | 1 month |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Days Performed
Varies
Turnaround Time
8 - 12 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Inductively Coupled Plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Draw 2 tubes to ensure adequate serum/plasma volume. Separator tubes are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.