BGH's Emergency Department is experiencing significantly higher patient volumes and wait times. For non life-threatening issues, click here for more information on where to access care.

Current outbreak: B6 Medical Unit - BGH. To find out more about current outbreaks, click here.

MRI machine

Copper Serum

Test Name	Copper Serum
Alternate Name(s)
Laboratory Module	LAB
Ordering Mnemonic	COP
Specimen Type	Serum
Collection Container	Navy-without additive
Container Information	Container
Collection Information
Test Schedule
Routine Turnaround Time	3 days
Stat Turnaround Time
Reference Interval
Critical Values
Lab Process Notes	Allow blood to clot at room temperature for 30 minutes and separate AS SOON AS POSSIBLE by centrifugation. Transfer an aliquot of serum to a new labelled ROYAL BLUE top tube (without additive) and cap tightly. Refrigerate during storage and transport
Storage and Transport	Store and transport refrigerated.
Test Referred To	Reference Lab