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Epic EAP: LAB817
Epic Description: COPPER, SERUM
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Dark Blue, Metal Free – No Anticoagulant |
7.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
7 days refrigerated, 14 days frozen
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes. Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 2.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: COPS
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
3-5 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes. Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen.
CPT Code Information
82525