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Copper; Tissue

Alternative Names:Tissue Copper
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:TICOP
Specimen Types:Tissue
Container Types:
Fresh Tissue Pot/Pail (no Formalin)
Plain 70mL pot
Collection & Request Instructions:

Samples are collected either as a core or wedge biopsy. The sample may be stored dry in a suitable polystyrene container at freezer temps(-20)

or may be fixed with formalin and stored at room temp.

Samples may also be delivered embedded in paraffin.

10 mm core biopsy preferred

Method: ICP-MS

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
External Laboratory:NSW Health Pathology, Royal North Shore Hospital
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack