Copper, Urine 24 Hour
Test Mnemonic
UCOPD
CPT Codes
- 82525 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
21219-1
Performing Laboratory
n/a
Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
10 mL | Urine, 24-hour (well-mixed) | Clean container | Refrigerate during collection. | Refrigerated | Do not allow specimen to come into contact with metal or rubber. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 mL |
Stability
Environmental Condition | Description |
---|---|
Ambient | 30 Days |
Refrigerated | 30 Days |
Frozen | 30 Days |
Days Performed
Wed
Turnaround Time
1 - 8 days
Methodology
Name | Description |
---|---|
Inductively Coupled Plasma / Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) |
Reference Range
Special Info
Indicate total volume on requisition.
Clinical Info
Confirmation of Wilson's Disease, copper toxicology Urine copper results >100ug/24h may be indicative of Wilson's Disease.