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HelpTest Code LAB20543 Copper, 24 Hour Urine
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
C24U
Collection Requirements
24 hour urine in acid washed or metal free container
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
24 HR Urine container
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Mix well and send 7.0 mL urine refrigerated in an acid washed or metal free screw-capped plastic container. Record total volume on specimen container and test requisition. Call lab for collection container.
Stability
Room temperature: 5 day
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
3.0 mL
Reference Range
15 – 60 mcg/24 hr
Methodology
Inductively-Coupled Plasma/Mass Spectrometry
Performed
Sunday, Wednesday, Friday
Reported
4-6 days
CPT Codes
82525
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolysis, random urine, fecal contamination
Additional Information
Performing Laboratory: Quest