Copper (blood)
About This Test |
Department: Biochemistry Requirement:
Turnaround Time: 4 days |
Background:
Investigation of copper transport defects (Menke and Wilson diseases) or copper deficiency
Reference ranges:
Age range | Reference range (umol/L) |
---|---|
All ages/sexes | 11.0 - 24.4 |
Derived from Randox IFU, May 2016
Results outside the reference range do not necessarily indicate disease. Similarly, results within the reference range do not preclude abnormality. Please contact the Duty Biochemist for discussion of individual patient results.
Other Comments:
For more information, please see the following: Copper - Lab Tests Online
See also: Urine copper, Caeruloplasmin
Content approved in Clinical Biochemists meeting 05.09.18