Copper, RBC
| Abbrev Code: | ARMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Methodology: | Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82525 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-4 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 4 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.6 mL |
| Container: | Trace Element, EDTA (DE) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimens collected in tubes other than Royal Blue (EDTA). Specimens transported in containers other than Royal Blue (EDTA) Tube or Trace Element Free Transport Tube. Clotted or grossly hemolyzed specimens. Frozen specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge whole blood within 2 hours of collection and discard plasma. Transport 2 mL, 0.6 mL minimum, RBC in the original container. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from plasma: 2 weeks at room temperature or refrigerated. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3003756 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 59.0 - 91.0 mcg/dL |
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