Copper is an essential trace mineral required for many body functions, including enzyme activity, iron metabolism, and nervous system health.

The Serum Copper test evaluates copper levels in the blood to detect abnormalities in copper metabolism.

Clinical uses include:

Diagnosing Wilson’s disease (a genetic disorder causing copper buildup in tissues).

Detecting Menkes disease (a rare inherited disorder causing copper deficiency).

Assessing nutritional status in cases of suspected deficiency or excess.

Supporting evaluation of liver disease and certain anemias.

The test is performed using a blood sample and is often ordered along with ceruloplasmin levels for better diagnostic accuracy.

Analyte: Copper concentration in blood serum.

Normal Range: Typically 70–140 µg/dL (may vary by lab).

Low Copper Levels: May indicate Wilson’s disease, Menkes disease, malnutrition, or malabsorption.

High Copper Levels: May indicate liver disease, copper toxicity, or excessive supplementation.

Clinical Use:

Detects copper metabolism disorders.

Monitors nutritional deficiencies or toxicities.

Provides supportive information for liver and genetic disease diagnosis.