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Copper Serum/Plasma

Order Name COPPER S/P
Test Number: 3605025
Revision Date 12/06/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Copper Serum/Plasma
Quantitative Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry 5631-7 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 1 mL (0.2 mL) Serum Royal Blue - No Additive Clot (Trace Element Free) Room Temperature
Alternate 1 1 mL (0.2 mL) Plasma Royal Blue - EDTA (Trace Element Free) Room Temperature
Instructions Notes: 0.2 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.)
Specimen Type: Royal blue-top (EDTA) tube OR royal blue-top without EDTA
Specimen Storage: Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Specimen Collection: Serum MUST be separated from cells within 45 minutes of collection and transferred to a certified metal-free transport tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166). Plasma may be separated immediately and transferred to a certified metal-free transfer tube (PeopleSoft No. 111166) for shipment to the laboratory.
Cause for Rejection: Certified metal-free plastic transport tube not submitted; unspun royal blue-top tube from which the plasma or serum has not been removed; gel-barrier tube.
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 14 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
GENERAL INFORMATION
Testing Schedule Sun-Sat 
Expected TAT 2 - 4 days one working day.  
Performing Labcorp Test Code 001586 
CPT Code(s) 82525
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