Copper

Test/Investigation

Copper

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Units

µmol/L

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

Cu

Comments/Precautions

Reduced in Wilson’s Disease. Increased in many inflammatory disorders, pregnancy and OCP. Also request caeruloplasmin.

Sample type

Trace elements tube (Navy top BD tube)

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

Weekly

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

Adult (> 18 yr): 7.9 – 25.1 umol/L
Children:
0 – 4 months 1.4 – 7.2 umol/L
4 – <6 months 3.9 – 17.3 umol/L
6 months – <9 yr 11.1 – 27.4 umol/L
9 – <13 yr 11.2 – 23.7 umol/L
13 – <19 yr 9.1 – 22.5 umol/L

Source

SAS Trace Element Update, 2018 (https://www.sas-centre.org/)