Copper, Serum

Tube Type = Dark Blue Top

Tube Type

Test ID LAB817
EPIC Order   COPPER, SERUM
CPT Code(s)   82525
Group/Individual Test Individual
Laboratory Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 2.5 mL blood/navy blue plain tube only; See Comments
  Micro: 0.6 mL blood
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   3-5 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments
  • Do not collect within 96 hours of administration of gadolinium- or iodine- or barium-containing contrast media.
  • For Outreach clients: Spin specimen down, aliquot into "Mayo Metal Free" tube, and send to the lab refrigerated.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 03, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514