JamunJar: Health & Wealth for a better tomorrow

🧪 What is Serum Copper Test (By Photometry)?

The Serum Copper test measures the concentration of copper in the blood serum using photometric methods. Copper is an essential trace element involved in various enzymatic reactions, redox balance, and connective tissue formation.

❓ Why is the Test Done?

To:

Diagnose copper deficiency or excess copper states
Evaluate conditions like Wilson’s disease (copper overload)
Monitor nutritional status
Assess metabolic and hepatic disorders

📊 Normal Range

Serum Copper Level	Reference Range
Adults	70 – 140 µg/dL (11 – 22 µmol/L)

Reference ranges may vary by lab and method.

📈 Interpretation of Results

Serum Copper Level	Clinical Significance
Low Copper	Copper deficiency due to malnutrition, malabsorption, Menkes disease
Normal Copper	Adequate copper status
High Copper	Wilson’s disease, inflammation, cholestasis, pregnancy

🧠 Associated Conditions

Condition	Details
Wilson’s disease	Genetic disorder causing copper accumulation
Menkes disease	Genetic copper deficiency disorder
Liver diseases	Cirrhosis, cholestasis affecting copper metabolism
Nutritional deficiencies	Malnutrition or malabsorption

🔄 Related / Follow-Up Tests

Serum ceruloplasmin
24-hour urinary copper
Liver function tests
Genetic testing for Wilson’s or Menkes disease
Ophthalmologic exam for Kayser-Fleischer rings

✅ Fasting Required?

Test	Fasting Required
Serum Copper	✅ Yes, 8–12 hours fasting recommended

📝 Summary Table

Parameter	Details
What	Measures copper concentration in serum via photometry
Why	Assess copper deficiency or overload
Normal Range	70 – 140 µg/dL
Low Levels	Copper deficiency disorders
High Levels	Wilson’s disease, liver disease, pregnancy
Associated Conditions	Wilson’s disease, Menkes disease, liver disorders
Follow-up Tests	Ceruloplasmin, urinary copper, genetic tests
Fasting Required	✅ Yes (8–12 hours fasting recommended)

SERUM COPPER (By Photometry)

1000+ Booked this Test