COPPER, RANDOM URINE

This test measures copper levels in a random urine sample, aiding in the diagnosis of copper overload disorders or assessing exposure to environmental copper.

Also known asCopperRandom Urine CopperRandom Urine

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

3 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details

COPPER, RANDOM URINE Test in Mangaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
COPPER, RANDOM URINE includes 3 parameters

  • Copper Random Urine
  • Creatinine Random Urine
  • Copper/creatinine Ratio
Frequently Asked Questions

An inherited disorder that causes excess copper in the body is to assess Wilson's disease.

A random urine sample is now taken to evaluate copper values that indicate the level of liver and kidney functioning.

High copper levels are usually a sign of liver disease, Wilson's disease, or high exposure to heavy metals.

Test code

9144U

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
UrineBlue Plastic Urine collecter10 ML

Specimen stability information

Urine

Collection instructions

Spot urine in metal free sterile urine container . Vaccutainer collection will not be accepted. Sharing sample not accepted

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Wednesday,Friday TIME - 11:00

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Metals

CPT and Loinc codes

COPPER, RANDOM URINE

2250