Copper (Urine)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UCU

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0252

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

LabPLUS Trace Metals

Sample Stability

10 days at 2-8°C
Indefinite if frozen

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Test performed on weekdays

Specimen Type

  • 24hr Urine
  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • 24hr Urine Container
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Acceptable
  • Acidified 24hr Urine Container
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Please refer to Additional Information below
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Additional Specimen Information

24 hr urine (non-acidified preferred). Acidified samples acceptable
Casual collects acceptable

Last updated: 27/08/2026