The copper urine test is performed by collecting urine at specific
times for a 24-hour period. The urine is tested for the amount of
copper present. The copper urine test is used to determine the
presence of Wilson disease, a sometimes fatal condition in which
the buildup of excess copper damages the liver, and eventually the
kidneys, eyes and brain.
Review Date: 12/15/2010
Reviewed By: Frank A. Greco, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Biophysical Laboratory, The
Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
