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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test


 Recent changes for Copper - Urine

Recent changes for Copper - Urine

Date
Field
Changed From
Changed To
26th March 2025
Method

Do not aliquot sample.  Weigh the container/contents.  Send the primary urine bottle to RCH.

Do not aliquot sample.  Weigh the container/contents  Note the bottle weight and the volume.  Send the primary urine bottle to RCH.

26th March 2025
Collection & Request Instructions

24 hour urine directly into a special nitric-acid washed container available from the laboratory.   Please DO NOT use a standard 24 hour urine container.

Patient Collection Instructions

 

24 hour urine directly into a special HCL acid washed container available from the laboratory.   Please DO NOT use a standard 24 hour urine container.

Patient Collection Instructions

 

External Laboratory

Austin Pathology

Royal Childrens Hospital

Frequency

As required

Weekly

Method

Send whole container to Austin Pathology. Do Not aliquot.

Do not aliquot sample.  Weigh the container/contents.  Send the primary urine bottle to RCH.

Copper - Urine

Ordering information:

To be collected in a plain bottle.

Alternate names:
Cu. CU-urine, urine copper, Urine CU
Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
24UCU
Specimen types:
24 hour Urine
Container types:
24 hour urine - PLAIN bottle
Collection Instructions:

Patient Collection Instructions

 

Notes:

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.

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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