Copper - Red Cell (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Copper - Red Cell (Blood)

Alternate Names	Red Cell Copper, RBC Copper
Test Code	MISCSO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	6 mL Trace Metal Tube (Navy Blue Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	Red Cell Copper testing is not routinely offered. Please refer to Copper (Blood) Test or Copper (Urine - Timed) Test for a more clinically indicative investigation. If this test is required specifically, contact the Chemical Pathologist on (03) 9496 5140 to discuss.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED Trace Metal tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	On Request
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	TRE
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Please send trace metal tube directly to the Heidelberg Laboratory. Do NOT aliquot.
Laboratory Instructions	Instructions for: Heidelberg Sendaways Department Confirm this request with the chemical pathologist before dispatch
External Laboratory	Melbourne Pathology
Accredited Test	Yes

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