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Biomarkers · Chemical

Copper

Also listed as
Copper, Serum or Plasma
Primary unit
ug/dL
LOINC codes
5631-7, 12556-7
Tests that measure Copper
Labcorp 7, Quest Diagnostics 6

Ranges

Each lab publishes a reference range for the population groups it tests, usually the middle 95% of results. These intervals describe that population, not an optimal or healthy target. How ranges differ

Labcorp, Copper, Serum or Plasma 001586

PopulationInterval
6 to 10 y80–143
>30 y76–142
16 to 30 y73–140
11 to 15 y69–130
6 to 10 y80–143
11 m to 5 y84–151
7 to 10 m50–151
5 to 6 m44–127
0 to 4 m28–103
AgeFemale
>30 y66–121
16 to 30 y62–115
11 to 15 y69–130
11 m to 5 y84–151
7 to 10 m50–151
5 to 6 m44–127
0 to 4 m28–103
AgeMale

Labcorp test catalog, 001586

Labcorp, Copper, Whole Blood 081041

AgeMaleFemale
0 to 6 m0.54–1.190.54–1.19
7 m to 1 y0.71–1.330.71–1.33
2 to 5 y0.70–1.230.70–1.23
6 to 12 y0.69–1.180.69–1.18
13 to 70 y0.60–1.020.68–1.19
71 to 110 y0.63–1.110.68–1.19

Labcorp test catalog, 081041

Quest Diagnostics, Micronutrient, Copper, Plasma 10198

PopulationInterval
≥18 years70-175 mcg/dL

Quest Diagnostics test catalog, 10198

Tests

Check the catalog code, specimen, method and preparation for every test that measures Copper. Select up to five tests to compare them side by side.

Labcorp 7 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Copper, Serum or Plasma 001586

    Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Serum must be separated from cells within 45 minutes of collection and transferred to a certified metal-free plastic transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166). Plasma may be separated immediately and transferred to a certified metal-free transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166) for shipment to the laboratory.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Copper, Whole Blood 081041

    Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Labcorp catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Copper, RBC and Plasma 081162

    2 analytes · Plasma · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 6 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Both packed cells and plasma are required. Separate before shipping. Failure to separate may cause rejection due to hemolysis of red cells and contamination of the plasma. Transfer RBCs and plasma into separate plastic, acid-washed, or trace metal-free tubes. Specimen must be received at the test facility within five days of collection.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Pre-Bariatric Surgery Micronutrient Profile 259104

    9 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 2 - 4 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual test components.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Post-Bariatric Surgery Micronutrient Profile 259129

    33 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 3 - 5 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual test components.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Post-Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Profile 259090

    50 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 5 - 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual test components.
    Labcorp catalog page

  • Pre-Bariatric Surgery Comprehensive Profile 259141

    50 analytes · Serum · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 5 - 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    See individual test components.
    Labcorp catalog page

Quest Diagnostics 6 tests

Single-analyte tests

  • Copper 363

    Plasma · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Sun, Wed, Fri

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Separate serum or plasma from cells within two hours. Transfer separated plasma/serum to a plastic acid-washed or metal-free vial.
    Reference notes
    ≤5 Months 38-104 mcg/dL 6-11 Months 24-152 mcg/dL 12 Months-23 Months 76-193 mcg/dL 1-3 Years 87-187 mcg/dL 4-5 Years 56-191 mcg/dL 6-9 Years 117-181 mcg/dL 10-13 Years 87-182 mcg/dL 14-17 Years 75-187 mcg/dL ≥18 Years 70-175 mcg/dL
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Copper, Blood 35378

    Blood · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri; Report available: 3 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

  • Micronutrient, Copper, Plasma 10198

    Plasma · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Sun, Wed, Fri

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Collection
    Patients should be 18 years of age or greater. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Separate serum or plasma from cells within two hours. Transfer separated plasma/serum to a plastic acid-washed or metal-free vial.
    Quest Diagnostics catalog page

Panels that include this biomarker

  • Mineral Profile RBCs 35694

    7 analytes · 2 mL RBCs collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube · No fasting

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

  • Micronutrients MineralElement Panel 10235

    10 analytes · Serum · Fasting required

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) • Spectrophotometry (SP)
    Reference notes
    See individual tests

  • Metals Acute Poisoning Panel Blood CSA 35444

    13 analytes · Blood · No fasting

    Method and collection
    Method
    Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)
    Reference notes
    See Laboratory Report

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