Indications:
Copper in the plasma is transported on transcuprein I and II, albumin and metallothionein:copper is transported to the liver from the site of absorption in the gut by albumin (the most non - specific of the copper transport proteins).Most of the copper in plasma is present as the ferro-oxidase enzyme ceruloplasmin, which is a positive acute phase reactant and hence rises in concentration in the plasma during inflammation.
Patient Instructions:
No copper containing supplements for 24 hours prior to testing
Included in Profiles:
Plasma mineral screen and health risk profile
Sample Report:
Copper (Cu) – plasma Sample ReportSample Requirements:
Navy Blue (EDTA)
Postal Samples:
Copper (Cu) – plasma test in categories: Coronary Heart DiseaseHyperlipidaemiaInfections - Recurrent or SevereMineralsPost Bariatric Surgery