Copper, Random Urine

Message

Obatin an "Acid Wahed" container from processing for collection.

Test Code

15319

Alias/See Also

LAB381

CPT Codes
82525, 82570 This test is not available for New York patient testing at med fusion-Lewisville, TX. Orders for New York patients will be redirected to Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly, VA for testing.

Includes

Creatinine

Preferred Specimen

7 mL random urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Instructions

Collect urine in an acid-washed or metal-free plastic container

Transport Container

Acid-washed plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature; 5 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days

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

Hemolysis • Fecal contamination

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

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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

This test is not available for New York patient testing at med fusion-Lewisville, TX.
Orders for New York patients will be redirected to Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly, VA for testing.

Reference Range

Copper, Random Urine

<87 mcg/g creatinine

Creatinine, Random Urine

≤6 Months	2-28 mg/dL
7-11 Months	2-31 mg/dL
1-2 Years	2-110 mg/dL
3-8 Years	2-130 mg/dL
9-12 Years	2-160 mg/dL
>12 Years Male	20-320 mg/dL
>12 Years Female	20-275 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

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 chelation therapy.

Performing Laboratory

med fusion

2501 South State Hwy 121, Suite 1100

Lewisville, TX 75067-8188

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.