Copper, serum | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Trace metal free tube (serum) (To be obtained from DPLM Client Services)
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood 2 - 5 mL
Specimen Storage/Transport	For Specimen collected AOH, to spin down and separate serum within 2 hours of receiving the specimen and aliquot into a trace metal free tube.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	Average 7 days (3 - 11 days)
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Biochemistry
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon – Fri 0800 hrs– 1400 hrs , Sat 0800 hrs – 1000 hrs Do not collect on Eve of Public holidays and Public holidays.
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Clinical Chemistry - Form A
Additional Information	Instructions Before Sampling: Patient should avoid taking either gadolinium or iodine containing contrast media for at least 4 days as they can interfere with trace metal tests.

Change History Notes

02 Nov 2021 12:00 AM

Updated Specimen Container, Specimen Requirement and Specimen Storage/Transport.

Last Updated - 05 Apr 2025