{"product_id":"24-hrs-urinary-copper","title":"24 Hrs Urinary Copper","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-Hour Urinary Copper Test\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a laboratory investigation used to measure the total amount of copper excreted through urine over a 24-hour period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper is an essential trace mineral that supports iron metabolism, energy production, connective tissue formation and normal nervous system function. However, abnormal copper accumulation or excretion may be associated with certain medical conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis test helps healthcare professionals evaluate copper metabolism, investigate suspected Wilson's disease and monitor copper-related disorders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does This Test Check?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal copper excretion over 24 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbnormally high urinary copper levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper metabolism abnormalities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible copper accumulation associated with Wilson's disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResponse to treatment in certain copper-related conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 24-Hour Urine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Complete 24-hour urine collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Laboratory – Clinical Biochemistry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollection Container:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Laboratory-approved trace-element collection container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatient Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding medications and supplements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInform your doctor if you are taking copper supplements or medications used to treat Wilson's disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not stop or change prescribed medications without medical advice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse only the laboratory-approved collection container to minimize contamination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the laboratory's specific storage and transportation instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24-Hour Urine Collection Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 1 – Morning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Empty your bladder into the toilet after waking up. Do not collect this first urine. Record the exact time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Next 24 Hours:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collect all urine passed throughout the day and night in the designated laboratory container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay 2 – Morning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At exactly the same time as the previous day's starting time, collect your final urine sample.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Store the urine collection according to the laboratory's instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubmission:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deliver the complete sample to the laboratory as instructed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelevant Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilson's Disease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Metabolism Disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Accumulation Disorders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitoring of Wilson's Disease Treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 24-Hour Urinary Copper Test may be used alongside other investigations, such as serum copper, ceruloplasmin and liver-related assessments, when clinically indicated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrinary copper results alone cannot definitively diagnose or exclude Wilson's disease. Results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional alongside symptoms, medical history and other investigations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease confirm test availability, collection container requirements and sample handling instructions with the laboratory before booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Pharmacy Global Pakistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68025768411388,"sku":"LAB-005","price":4350.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.londonpharmacyglobal.com\/products\/24-hrs-urinary-copper","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}