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Copper (Urine - Timed)

Alternate Names
Cu, 24 Hour Urine Copper, Copper 24hr Output Urine
Test Code
U24COP
Testing Laboratory
Biochemistry
Specimen Type

Urine - Timed

Container Type

24 Hour Urine - Nitric Acid Washed Bucket (To obtain please contact 03 9496 3100)

Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

creatinine excretion test is performed on 24 hour urine collections in order to confirm the adequacy of the collection.

In timed urine collections other than 24 hours, (+/- 2 hours), the 24 hour excretion cannot be calculated due to different day time and night time excretion patterns of various analytes.

Collection Instructions

Collect urine directly into a new NITRIC ACID WASHED CONTAINER available from the laboratory or Specimen Collection. 

Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection.

Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Weekly
Min Test Volume
2mL
Add On Test Suitability

This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection.

Container ID
UAW
CSR Instructions

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions 

  • Please forward all 24 hour urine samples at 4°C to the Heidelberg Laboratory for processing.
Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
Yes