The main purpose of this Manual is to provide useful guidelines for the selection of pathology tests and to facilitate interpretation of results.
Contains a comprehensive listing of all genes from the Human Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) database alongside laboratories and tests available in the country.
A manual for the process of macroscopic dissection in Anatomical Pathology laboratories.
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5 mL blood in lithium heparin or plain tube, which must be metal-free.
Consult pathologist to determine if a special tube is required.
Atomic absorption spectrophotometry, ICP-MS.
13-22 µmol/L.
Diagnosis of Wilson's disease, Menkes disease and, occasionally, investigation of copper status in parenteral alimentation.
Investigation of suspected copper toxicity.
Low levels may occur in Wilson's disease, but urinary and liver copper are better diagnostic tests. Low levels also occur in Menkes disease.
Plasma copper is not a valid indicator of general health and nutritional status.
See also Copper urine and Caeruloplasmin.
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