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Copper, 24 Hour, Urine

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Updated Test Information:

Test Description
Copper, 24 Hour, Urine
Synonym(s)

Copper (Cu); Wilson's Disease; Wilson Disease

Test ID
CUU
General Information

Useful fo investigation of Wilson disease and obstructive liver disease

Container Type

Clean, plastic urine collection container with no metal cap or glued insert

Specimen Type

24-Hour Urine

Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions

 

Minimum Sample Volume

0.4 mL

Required Information

24-Hour volume is required

Stability

  • Refrigerated (preferred): 28 days

  • Ambient: 28 days

  • Frozen: 28 days

Unacceptable Specimen Conditions

All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry

Estimated TAT

1 to 6 days

Testing Schedule

Monday

Retention

14 days

CPT Code(s)

82525

Reference Range

0 - 17 years: Not Established


≥ 8 years: 9 - 71 mcg/24 hours

Performing Lab

Mayo

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