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Copper (Urine)
(a.k.a Cu)
24 Hour Urine (no Preservative)(Phone (82)4712 to order)
Test Code: CUX
Tube type: Plain 24hr Urine
Special instructions
None
Sent away
to University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff
Reference range
0.2 - 0.7
Units
µmol/24hr
Turnaround Time
14
days
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Used as a second-line test in suspected Wilson's disease - when borderline copper and/or caeruloplasmin measurements have been found. 24-hr collection required. Also measured as part of penicillamine test in further investigation of Wilson's disease
Links:
» Patient Instructions for 24h Urine Copper Collection
