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 mLUrine, 24-hour (well-mixed)Clean containerRefrigerate during collection.RefrigeratedDo 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
Ambient30 Days
Refrigerated30 Days
Frozen30 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.