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Overview
Urine copper concentrations are also elevated in patients taking contraceptives or estrogens and during pregnancy. Low urine copper levels are seen in malnutrition, hypoproteinemias, malabsorption, and nephrotic syndrome. Increased zinc consumption i...
Risk assessment
The copper urine test is used to determine the presence of Wilson disease, a sometimes fatal condition in which the buildup of excess copper damages the liver, and eventually the kidneys, eyes, and brain.
Ranges
20–50 μg per 24 hours
Test result interpretation
The urine is tested for the amount of copper present. The copper urine test is used to determine the presence of Wilson disease, a sometimes fatal condition in which the buildup of excess copper damages the liver, and eventually the kidneys, eyes, an...
Sample types
Urine
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Urine Copper
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Sample Type:
urine
Fasting Required:
No
Description
Urine copper concentrations are also elevated in patients taking contraceptives or estrogens and during pregnancy. Low urine copper levels are seen in malnutrition, hypoproteinemias, malabsorption, and nephrotic syndrome. Increased zinc consumption interferes with normal copper absorption from the gastrointestinal tract causing hypocupremia.
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