Test directory: Copper, Random Urine

Ordering Code4549
Test NameCopper, Random Urine
Preferred SpecimenUrine, Random
Preferred ContainerClean Container, Acid Washed
Optimum Volume10 mL
Collection InstructionsPatient 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 RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 5 Days
Refrigerated: 7 Days
Frozen: 28 Days
Rejection CriteriaHemolyzed, Urine with Fecal contamination
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 6 Days
MethodologyInductively-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 April 20, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Copper, Random UrineALLSee report.
Creatinine, Random UrineALLSee report.