Submit one or more of the following:
• 1.0 mL serum or plasma in non‑additive tube.
• 5.0 grams of fresh liver or 50 mg of fresh liver biopsy (approx. 3 Tru‑Cut samples) in leak‑proof container.
• 3.0 mL urine in urine transport tube.
• 500 grams feed in leak‑proof container.
For Birds: 0.3 mL serum or plasma (in non‑additive tube) is adequate.
For Ruminants and Camelids: 5.0 grams of fresh kidney (in leak‑proof container) is required.
Test Description
Used to detect exposure to excessive copper.
Note: Submit sample on ice. In the case of a primary copper, hepatopathy only a quantitative copper on liver tissue combined with histopathology can confirm the diagnosis.