Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD74171Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Copper, Blood
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Copper is an essential trace element used to assess copper metabolism and nutritional status. Measurement in blood can assist in evaluating disorders of copper balance.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Copper
AnalyteCopper • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1-4 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Container
Plastic acid washed or metal free vial; EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Collection Instructions
Separate plasma/serum from cells within 2 hours and transfer to acid washed or metal‑free vial
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; plasma/serum not separated from cells within 2 hours; samples submitted in non‑trace‑element or non‑acid washed container
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 5 days |
| Refrigerated | 10 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |