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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Copper - Blood

Recent changes for Copper - Blood

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
26th March 2025
Preferred Specimen Type

Plasma

Serum

Preferred Container Type

Trace metal tube ( Dark blue )

Serum tube with gel

External Laboratory

Alfred Hospital

Royal Childrens Hospital

Method

Spin and separate plasma into a yellow top PP tube.

Pipettes cannot be used to transfer plasma.

26th March 2025
Preferred Specimen Type

Serum

Plasma

Preferred Container Type

Serum tube with gel

Trace metal tube ( Dark blue )

External Laboratory

Austin Pathology

Alfred Hospital

Method

Spin and separate plasma into a yellow top PP tube.

Pipettes cannot be used to transfer plasma.

Copper - Blood

Alternate names:
Cu
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
CU
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Sample haemolysis may make this test unreportable
   

24 hour urinary copper is a more useful test for Wilson's disease.

Copper levels increase with intake of oestrogen, steroids, or in third trimester of pregnancy.

 
Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Paediatric Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Frequency:
Weekly
Result Turnaround Time:
7-10 days
Laboratory Use Only

  

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

 

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form  

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide 
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions 

 

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