Copper (Urine)
24 hour urine copper is measured to assist with the diagnosis of Wilson's disease.
| Tube | 24h Plain Urine |
|---|---|
| ID | 29937 |
| Availability | Weekdays |
| Additional Information | Urine copper excretion is elevated in Wilson's disease but this is not a specific finding. Proteinuria, other liver dieases e.g. autoimmune hepatitis and use of any chelating agents will elevate urine copper excretion. |
| Turn Around | 7 days |
| Send to | Specialist Laboratory Medicine, Block 46, St James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF |
| Collection Con | Accurately timed 24 hour collection in a plain container. A random sample can be used where 24 hour collection is impossible e.g. young children. |
| Sample REQ | Plain 24 hour urine. Store at 4C prior to analysis. |
| Units | umol/24h |
| Telepath | CUU1J |
| ICE Codes | LCUU |
