Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD93339Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Micronutrient: Copper, Plasma
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Not provided.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
Copper
AnalyteCopper • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Plasma
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.7 mL
Container
EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube; separate serum or plasma from cells within two hours; transfer separated serum/plasma to a plastic 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 |