Eurofins Biomnis code

CU

Synonyms

• Copper concentration

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Copper levels are increased in inflammation, cirrhosis, courses of estrogen, pregnancy and poisoning. They are reduced in nephrotic syndrome and vary low in Wilson's disease and Menkes' syndrome. Copper in the urine is low but is increased in Wilson's disease.

Preanalytics

• 2 mL :
• Sodium heparin plasma ((do not use tubes with separator gel)
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Spin down and immediately decant plasma from cells. Immediately decant the plasma.(maximum 1 hour)
Hemolysed sample refused

Specific equipment available

• T4 : Sodium Heparin tube

Methodology

ICP/MS

Turnaround time

4 days