Copper, Blood

Test Code

35378

CPT Codes
82525

Preferred Specimen

1 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA trace metal-free (royal blue-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Instructions

Submit in container with a non-Heparin based anticoagulant. Clotted Blood specimens are not acceptable.
Tubes containing Heparin based anticoagulants are not acceptable.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Clotted blood specimens • Tubes containing Heparin based anticoagulants

Methodology
Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by NMS Labs. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Varies; Report available: 7 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Exposure monitoring/investigation.

Performing Laboratory
NMS Labs
200 Welsh Rd
Horsham, PA 19044

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.