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Copper (363)

Methodology

Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS); Atomic Spectroscopy (AS)

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Valencia

Epic ID

LAB00952

Lab Test Days

Sunday, Wednesday, Friday

Standard TAT

1-4 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

2-4 mL Blood

Container Type

Royal Blue (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Plasma collected in an EDTA (royal blue-top) tube is also acceptable.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 5 Days; Refrigerated: 10 Days; Frozen: 30 Days

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis; Serum or plasma not separated from cells; Samples submitted in non-trace metal container; Samples submitted in non acid washed containers

Test Volume Required

2 mL Serum or Plasma

Minimum Test Volume

0.7 mL Serum or Plasma

Processing Instructions

Separate serum or plasma from cells within two hours. Transfer separated serum/plasma to a plastic acid wahsed or metal free vial.