Know Your Blood Parameter : Copper
- Summarised by TGHC Editorial Team
- Jul 17
- 1 min read
1. Parameter Name
Copper
2. Test Type
Blood or urine (serum copper)
3. Normal Range
70–140 µg/dL
4. High Levels Indicate
Wilson’s disease, copper toxicity, liver disease.
5. Low Levels Indicate
Menkes disease, malnutrition, malabsorption.
6. Why It's Tested
To investigate metabolic or genetic copper disorders.
7. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)
Fatigue, neurological symptoms, weak immunity.
8. What To Do If Abnormal
Treat underlying condition; dietary correction or chelation.
9. Common Conditions Related
Wilson’s disease, Menkes syndrome.
10. Nutrition or Lifestyle Connection
Shellfish, liver, nuts, seeds, whole grains.
11. References (APA Format) NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. (2023). Copper. MedlinePlus. (2023). Copper blood test.
