Copper

Copper is an active component of several enzymes and is essential for the prevention of anemia and leukopenia, the maturation of collagen, and the maintenance of skeletal and vascular integrity. The most significant clinical application of copper determination is in the diagnosis of Wilson's disease. Decreased serum copper levels are also observed in malnourished infants, Menkes Syndrome, malabsorption, and hemolytic jaundice. Elevated levels are associated with portal cirrhosis, biliary tract disease, hepatitis, pregnancy, estrogen and contraception use, infections, and inflammatory stress.

The Copper 2-part reagent is intended for the in vitro quantitative determination of Copper in serum on automated clinical chemistry analyzers.