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Copper

Serum Copper Cu
Serum (SST, trace-element-free tube) µmol/L

About this test

Essential trace element. Total serum copper includes ceruloplasmin-bound and free fractions. Interpretation requires ceruloplasmin and 24h urine copper.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs 11 – 22 Adult

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Wilson's disease (low serum copper, but free copper elevated), Menkes disease, malnutrition.
High / Increased
Inflammatory state (ceruloplasmin is an acute-phase protein), chronic cholestasis, primary biliary cholangitis.

Related Tests

Ceruloplasmin
Specimen
Serum (SST, trace-element-free tube)
Reporting Unit
µmol/L
Category
🧪 Clinical Biochemistry

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.