Copper details
What Copper shows
Copper is an essential trace mineral involved in energy production, iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, and antioxidant defense, and this test measures the copper circulating in your blood. Low copper can occur with malabsorption conditions, certain genetic disorders, excessive zinc intake (which interferes with copper absorption), or after some bariatric surgeries, and can cause anemia and neurological symptoms if significant. High copper is less common from diet alone and can relate to conditions like Wilson's disease (though paradoxically free, unbound copper is what's toxic in Wilson's disease, while total measured copper can sometimes be low), certain liver diseases, or, rarely, excess supplementation.
Normal ranges
Typical adult range
70–175 µg/dL
Most labs report a range close to this
Hormunity optimal range
90–150 µg/dL
A narrower functional target
Each lab sets its own reference range. Always compare your result with the range printed on your report, and review it with a healthcare provider.
Tests that include Copper
Copper Test - Copper is a vital mineral that plays a key role in our body by helping many enzymes work properly. It's important for detecting conditions like Wilson's disease, Menkes disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, and Indian childhood cirrhosis, where copper balance is off. Copper levels can go up during certain times, like when you're sick or in the last part of pregnancy. They can go down due to kidney problems, not absorbing nutrients well, or not getting enough nutrients. This test is also used to check on the health of patients, especially babies born early, who are getting extra nutrition. Doctors often look at copper test results along with another test called ceruloplasmin to get the full picture.
- Copper Measures copper levels in your blood, an essential trace mineral involved in energy production, iron metabolism, and connective tissue formation.
Copper, Serum/Plasma Trace Metal measures copper in blood. It is used to help diagnose nutritional deficiencies and excesses and can be used alongside ceruloplasmin to test for Wilson's disease.
- Copper Measures copper levels in your blood, an essential trace mineral involved in energy production, iron metabolism, and connective tissue formation.
Copper RBC (Red Blood Cells) measures copper levels within red blood cells to reflect longer-term copper status in the body. Copper is essential for enzyme function, energy production, and connective tissue health.
- Copper Measures copper levels in your blood, an essential trace mineral involved in energy production, iron metabolism, and connective tissue formation.
- Copper RBC Measures copper stored inside your red blood cells, reflecting longer-term copper status compared to a serum copper level.
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