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Copper, serum

Test Code:

BC0087

Synonym(s):

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.

Method

 

Orderable as STAT?

No

Turn Around Time

Average 7 days (3 - 11 days)

Reference Value(s)

 

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

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

Others

Keywords

Copper, serum BC0087
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