Copper (plasma)

 

Alternative names, keywords

Cu

Samples required

Sodium heparin blood (navy blue cap, 6 mL tube) for adults. Paediatric navy top tubes not available - clotted samples (gold cap) are accepted for younger children.

Test indications

Please also check caeruloplasmin and urine copper if Wilson’s Disease is suspected.

Test information

Please note this test is not currently UKAS accredited.

Reference range

0 - 4 months

1.4 - 7.2 µmol/L

4 - 6 months

3.9 - 17.3 µmol/L

6 months - 9 years   

11.1 - 27.4 µmol/L

9 years - 13 years

11.2 - 23.7 µmol/L

13 - 19 years

11.0 - 22.5 µmol/L

>19 years

11.0 - 25.1 µmol/L

Source: SAS Trace Element Laboratory, Guildford. December 2018 

 Caeruloplasmin and copper deficiency may be masked in inflammation/infection, pregnancy and exogenous hormone use.

Turnaround time

1 week

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