Test directory: Copper, Random Urine

Ordering Code 4549
Test Name Copper, Random Urine
Preferred Specimen Urine, Random
Preferred Container Clean Container, Acid Washed
Optimum Volume 10 mL
Collection Instructions Patient should refrain from taking vitamins, mineral or herbal supplements at least one week prior to specimen collection
Collect 2nd voided AM urine or random urine
Do not use a metal urinal or bedpan as a collection device.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 5 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection Criteria Hemolyzed, Urine with Fecal contamination
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 6 Days
Methodology Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Copper, Random Urine ALL See report.
Creatinine, Random Urine ALL See report.