Blood (plasma): CU

Urine: 24CU (24hr urine copper)

Plasma - requires specific li-hep Trace Metal tube, blood sample is centrifuged and plasma stored refrigerated prior to analysis

Urine - 24hr urine collection in non-acidified container, sample stored refrigerated prior to referral

Black Country Pathology Services

Clinical Biochemistry

Specialist Chemistry Postal Reception

Pathology Department

Sandwell General Hospital

Lyndon, West Bromwich

B71 4HJ

Phone: 0121 507 5162

Expected turnaround time: 6 weeks

Plasma:

<4M1.6 - 7.9umol/L

5-6M4.7 - 17.0umol/L

7-12M7.9 - 20.0umol/L

>1 year11.0 - 25.0umol/L