Eurofins Biomnis code

CUU

Synonyms

• Copper overload

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

• 1 tube(s) :
• 24hr Urine collection
•   Reftrigerated

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Specify diuresis

Specific equipment available

• Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28

Methodology

Atomic absorption or inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry

Turnaround time

1 week