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Copper, Serum

Test Code
LAB817


CPT Codes
82525

Preferred Specimen
Navy no-additive


Minimum Volume
0.7 mL


Instructions
Separate serum or plasma from cells within 2 hours. Transfer separated serum/plasma to a plastic, acid-washed or metal-free vial.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 10 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.