Copper

General

Synonym/Acronym:
Cu.

Rationale
To evaluate and monitor for copper deficiency (e.g., Menkes disease/syndrome) or elevated copper levels (e.g., Wilson disease).

Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.

Normal Findings
Method: Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry.

AgeConventional UnitsSI Units (Conventional Units × 0.157)
0–10 yr75–150 mcg/dL11.8–23.6 micromol/L
11–18 yr57–132 mcg/dL8.9–20.7 micromol/L
19 yr and Older70–140 mcg/dL11–22 micromol/L
Values increase in older adults.

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A

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