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Lab Test Dictionary

Copper, 24 Hour Urine (365)

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS) or Atomic Absorption (AA)


Specimen Type

Urine, Timed Collection

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Valencia


Epic ID

LAB4108

Lab Test Days

Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday

Standard TAT

3-6 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

3-7 mL 24 Hour Urine collected in an acid-washed or metal-free container

Container Type

Acid Washed Container

Collection Instructions

Collect with no preservative.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; Fecal contamination

Test Volume Required

7 mL 24 Hour Urine

Minimum Test Volume

3 mL 24 Hour Urine

Processing Instructions

To avoid contamination, measure total volume from container only and aliquot urine into a acid-wash or metal-free container. Indicate total volume in comments, on specimen and on batch sheet.


CPT Codes

82525


Revised

12-21-16

Initials

SL