Clinical Chemistry - Copper

The Randox Copper assay is used to measure the amount of copper in the blood; to help with diagnosis and monitoring of conditions related to deficiency or toxicity including Wilson disease. There are various health problems that can cause abnormal copper levels, however deficiency is less likely than toxicity because a normal diet contains plenty of copper including organ meats, beans and wholegrains. Deficiency is more likely to occur in those who are malnourished, more likely children.