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Copper, Liver (563Z)

Methodology

Inductively Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry (ICP/MS)

Synonyms

Wilson's Disease

Specimen Type

Tissue

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics Valencia

Epic ID

LAB01492

Lab Test Days

Wednesday

Standard TAT

4-12 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

2-5 mg Liver Biopsy Tissue

Container Type

Royal Blue (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Collect 2-5 mg Liver Biopsy tissue in a (royal blue-top) Trace Metal Free tube. Paraffin block or fixed tissue is also acceptable.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: 28 Days; Refrigerated: 28 Days; Frozen: 56 Days

Test Volume Required

5 mg Liver Biopsy Tissue

Minimum Test Volume

2 mg Liver Biopsy Tissue

CPT Codes

82525

Revised

07-29-18