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Copper Test

Check your copper levels to support nutritional and health insights.

This test measures the amount of copper in your blood, which may help assess nutritional status and identify potential environmental exposure. Copper is an essential trace mineral that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. It helps build strong bones, keeps nerves and the immune system working, and helps the body make energy and blood cells. Copper is found in foods like nuts, chocolate, mushrooms, shellfish, and liver. Understanding your copper levels can provide valuable insights into your health status and help identify potential imbalances that may affect your well-being.

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Test Details

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Sample Type: Blood
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Collection Method: In person at a Labcorp location
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Age: 18-100
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Results: 2-4 days from when your sample arrives at our lab
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HSA/FSA: Accepted
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Test must be taken by purchaser

Preparation: No special preparation is needed.

What's Tested
  • Copper

    Copper is a metal and essential trace mineral involved in key bodily functions such as energy production, making red blood cells, building strong bones, and maintaining nerves and immune system function. Elevated copper levels may result from excessive intake, supplement use, environmental exposure or underlying conditions like Wilson’s disease, a rare genetic condition that causes copper buildup in the body. Elevated levels can lead to serious health problems. Low copper levels may result from poor dietary intake, malabsorption or high zinc consumption, and may lead to anemia, immune dysfunction and inflammation.

Why Consider This Test

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Assess potential copper exposure

Copper testing may help identify elevated levels that may result from environmental sources such as contaminated water, occupational exposure or excessive supplement use. Early detection allows for timely intervention and adjustments to reduce ongoing exposure and protect long-term health.

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Evaluate nutritional status

Copper is an essential nutrient for various bodily functions. Most people get enough copper from their diet. Testing can help identify a copper deficiency, allowing you to make informed dietary choices and ensure optimal copper levels for overall health and well-being.

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Understand symptoms

Copper imbalance, although rare, can cause various symptoms. If you're experiencing fatigue, weakness, or unexplained health issues, a copper blood test may help your healthcare provider determine whether abnormal copper levels are contributing to your symptoms.

References:

1. Labcorp. Copper, Serum or Plasma. Updated 2024. Accessed September 12, 2025. https://www.labcorp.com/tests/001586/copper-serum-or-plasma

2. University of Rochester Medical Center. Copper – Health Encyclopedia. Updated 2024. Accessed September 12, 2025. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content?ContentTypeID=19&ContentID=copper

How It Works

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Purchase Your Test

Simply purchase this test online. A healthcare provider will review and approve your test requests; no healthcare provider visit is required.

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Provide Your Sample

Visit a Labcorp location near you for sample collection. Visits may be scheduled online.

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Get Your Results

View your easy-to-read results online in your Labcorp Patient™ account, including Linked Accounts. For certain results that require prompt attention, you will also be contacted by phone or mail.

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FAQ

  • You can check for copper deficiency with a test that measures copper levels in your blood. This test requires a simple blood draw at one of our Labcorp testing locations, and results are available within a few days of when your sample arrives at our lab.

  • Copper deficiency symptoms may include:

     

    • Fatigue
    • Weakness
    • Pale skin
    • Frequent infections
    • Weaker bones
    • Loss of balance and coordination

     

    It's important to note that symptoms can vary widely and may be caused by other conditions. If you're experiencing any symptoms, it’s best to consult with a healthcare provider who can interpret the results in the context of your overall health and medical history.

  • Symptoms of high copper levels may include:

     

    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Irritability and restlessness
    • Dizziness
    • Jaundice
    • Muscle pain

     

    Long-term high copper levels can lead to liver damage, kidney problems and neurological issues. These symptoms may indicate copper toxicity, a condition that can develop from prolonged or excessive copper accumulation in the body.

     

    It's important to note that symptoms can vary widely and may be caused by other conditions. Copper levels in the blood can be higher during pregnancy, when taking estrogen or birth control pills, and in certain health conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.

     

    If you're experiencing any symptoms, it’s best to consult with a healthcare provider who can interpret the results in the context of your overall health and medical history.

  • The frequency of copper testing depends on individual factors such as environmental exposure risk and overall health. Consult your healthcare provider for testing recommendations.

  • Yes, diet can influence copper levels. Foods high in copper include shellfish, nuts, seeds and organ meats. However, both excessive intake and deficiency can affect your health, so it's important to maintain a balanced diet.

  • Your testing will be performed in a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory. Labcorp provides leading-edge medical laboratory tests and services through a national network of primary clinical laboratories and specialty testing laboratories. Our labs perform regular quality assurance testing to ensure our results are accurate.

  • Your results will be provided to you through our secure online portal to view or print. Results are also made available through a secure portal to the independent healthcare provider who placed your test order.  If you are accessing your results through your Labcorp Patient™ account, all users linked to the account will have access to all OnDemand test results. Results may also be provided to a local, state, and/or federal health authority; for example, many states require the testing laboratory and physician to report test results for certain communicable diseases, such as COVID-19, to local or state health departments.  

     

    If you have questions or comments regarding the Labcorp Notice of Privacy Practices, or have a complaint about our use or disclosure of your PHI or our privacy practices, please contact: privacyofficer@labcorp.com, call us at (877) 234-4722 (877-23-HIPAA) and ask for the Labcorp HIPAA Privacy Officer, or send a written request to: HIPAA Privacy Officer, Labcorp, 531 South Spring Street, Burlington, NC 27215. You also may file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

  • Visit the Labcorp OnDemand® website to browse and purchase laboratory tests and create your Labcorp Patient™ account to view your results. All Labcorp OnDemand testing requires an order from an authorized healthcare professional. For your convenience, Labcorp OnDemand has contracted with independent professional entities (collectively, Providers) to deliver healthcare provider services. Visit a Labcorp location for sample collection; or, if using an at-home collection kit, collect your sample yourself. We’ll let you know when your results are ready and can be accessed through your Labcorp Patient™ account.

  • To align with clinical best practices, we’ve set an age maximum of 100 for consumer-initiated testing. This limit was set to encourage individuals in more advanced age groups - who may have complex medical needs - to receive personalized guidance about testing from their healthcare providers.

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