Copper - Tissue Test | Austin Pathology

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Copper - Tissue

Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Liver tissue
Container	See collection instructions
Additional Collection Instructions	Liver biopsy into sterile container without fixative or saline. Please contact Anatomical Pathology prior to specimen collection, ph: (03) 9496 5425.
Minimum Adult Volume	None
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	Weekly
Reference Interval	This is a referred test. Please consult reference intervals on report.

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Test Code	TISCOP
Container ID	CB,CBS
Storage Instructions	Store frozen at -20°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Freeze ASAP
Transport Instructions	Transport frozen
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital