COPPER 24 HOUR URINE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: CUU
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6325
Schedule:
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: Labcorp
UPHSM LIS Test #: 6325
Schedule:
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: Labcorp
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 5 (1.3) mL
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Urine - 24 hr collection
Collection Info:
Container: Plastic urine container, no preservative
Special Instructions: Request form must state 24-hour collection volume, if applicable.
Do not use preservative. Preservatives used for routine analysis may contain mercuric oxide
(ie, Stabilur), which interferes with all metal testing. If both urinalysis and metal testing are
ordered, please submit a separate urine specimen (containing no additive) for the metal testing.
Collection: Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine
including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning).
Screw the lid on securely.
Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: Urine - 24 hr collection
Collection Info:
Container: Plastic urine container, no preservative
Special Instructions: Request form must state 24-hour collection volume, if applicable.
Do not use preservative. Preservatives used for routine analysis may contain mercuric oxide
(ie, Stabilur), which interferes with all metal testing. If both urinalysis and metal testing are
ordered, please submit a separate urine specimen (containing no additive) for the metal testing.
Collection: Instruct the patient to void at 8 AM and discard the specimen. Then collect all urine
including the final specimen voided at the end of the 24-hour collection period (ie, 8 AM the next morning).
Screw the lid on securely.
Storage Instructions: Maintain specimen at room temperature.
Methods
Inductively-coupled plasma/mass spectrometry (ICP/MS)
CPT Codes
82525, 82570
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Environmental exposure: 3-35 μg/24 hours; <50 μg/g creatinine1
