Test Overview
Method
High resolution sector field inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (HR-SF-ICP-MS)
Result Included
Copper (µg/L); Copper (µmol/L)
Specimen
Specimen Type
Plasma (K2-EDTA)Containers
Preferred Containers
BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)
Volume
Sample Volume
3.0 mL
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Collect in contaminant-free tube.
Handling Information
Separate as soon as possible and transfer plasma to polypropylene vial. Store and send cold.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 22 days | 14 months | 14 months |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
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Copperµg/L0-4m: 89 - 457
4-7m: 248 - 1099
7m-1y: 502 - 1302
1-6y: 801 - 1499
6-10y: 839 - 1360
10-14y M: 800 - 1207
10-14y F: 822 - 1201
> 14y M: 711 - 1310
> 14y F: 860 - 2317 -
Copperµmol/L0-4m: 1.4 - 7.2
4-7m: 3.9 - 17.3
7m-1y: 7.9 - 20.5
1-6y: 12.6 - 23.6
6-10y: 13.2 - 21.4
10-14y M: 12.6 - 19.0
10-14y F: 12.9 - 18.9
> 14y M: 11.2 - 20.6
> 14y F: 13.5 - 36.5
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| CU P | Copper,P,µg/L | 35334 | ug/L |
| Copper,P,µmol/L | 35336 | umol/L | |
| Trace Elements Reference Range | 34500 |
Test Version
Last Updated
2024-07-19