Copper, 24-Hour Urine
Order Code:
CPPR24
Test Summary
Copper is an essential element that is a cofactor of many enzymes. Copper metabolism is disturbed in Wilson's disease, Menkes disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, and Indian childhood cirrhosis. Urinary copper concentrations are also useful to monitor patients on chealation therapy.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
7 mL aliquot of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Collect without preservative and transport in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container. Record total volume on specimen container and on test requisition. To avoid contamination, do not measure 24-hour volume.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis • Random urine • Fecal contamination
Order Code
CPPR24
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB122
Includes
CPT code 81050 may be added at an additional charge for volume measurement
CPT Code
- 82525
Billing Code
- 670234
- 500002
CPT Statement
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
15-60 mcg/24 h
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily, Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
7 mL aliquot of a well-mixed 24-hour urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Instructions
Collect without preservative and transport in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container. Record total volume on specimen container and on test requisition. To avoid contamination, do not measure 24-hour volume.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 5 days
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis • Random urine • Fecal contamination
Result Information
Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
15-60 mcg/24 h
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Daily, Report available: 1 day