Days Set Up
Weekly
Analytic Time

8 hours

MiChart Code
Copper, 24 HR Urine
Soft Order Code
COPPU

Test Updated:

Synonyms

COPPER, URINE 24 HOUR
Wilson's Disease
Cu
Cu, Urine
COPPU
COPPER, URINE 24 HR

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Atomic Absorption (Graphite Furnace)

Test Usage

Evaluate disorders of copper metabolism, such as Wilson's Disease.

Reference Range

<55 mcg/24 hr

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Onsite

Collect 24 hour urine in a clean, plastic container with no metal cap or glued insert and no preservative. Refrigerate during collection. Record 24 hr urine volume and collection dates/times on the request form. Transport immediately to Central Distribution.

Collection Offsite

Collect 24 hour urine in a clean, plastic container with no metal cap or glued insert and no preservative. Aliquot urine into a clean, plastic container with no metal cap or glued insert and refrigerate within 4 hours of completion of collection. Record 24 hour urine volume and collection dates/times on the request form.

Normal Volume
10 mL aliquot of 24 hour urine collection
Minimum Volume
 

Billing Information

CPT Code
82525
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
5633-3

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