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Test ID: HCU ERC

Copper, Erythrocyte

Test Overview

Method

Inductively coupled plasma-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (ICP-TripleQ MS)

Result Included

Copper

Specimen

Specimen Type

Erythrocytes

Containers

Preferred Containers

BD 6 ml K2-EDTA Royal Blue Vacutainer (Reference # 368381)

Volume

Sample Volume

2 mL

Collection & Handling

Collection Instructions

Collect in contaminant-free tube.

Handling Information

Separate and transfer erythrocytes to a polypropylene transfer vial. Store and send frozen.

Additional Information

Trace Metals – Collection of Erythrocytes

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Copper
    µmol/L
    0-12 y: 10.3 - 17.5
    ≥13 y: 9.7 - 14.6
    µg/dL x 0.157

Referral Location

Canada

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
HCU ERC Copper, Erythrocytes 60904

Test Version

Last Updated

2019-09-30