Description
Measures copper concentration in red blood cells by ICP-MS; may reflect intracellular copper status.
Indications
Supports evaluation of copper status/exposure when clinically indicated; interpret with serum copper, ceruloplasmin, dietary history, and clinical context.
Sample Type, Quantity & Conditions
EDTA Whole Blood
Special Precautions
Collect in a trace-metal–free royal-blue EDTA tube. Separate plasma within 2 hours; leave packed RBCs in original tube, refrigerate. Do not use heparin.
Normal Range
59.0 - 91.0 mcg/dL