Copper

This blood test measures the amount of copper in the blood. The result will be useful for the assessment of Wilsons disease is present (copper excess) or if there is evidence of a copper deficiency.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Results in
10 days
Biomarkers
1
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Copper

Test specifications

Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit
Turnaround time
10 days
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Minerals

  • Copper

About this test

This blood test measures the amount of copper in the blood. The result will be useful for the assessment of Wilsons disease is present (copper excess) or if there is evidence of a copper deficiency.

Description provided by Blue Horizon Medicals.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 6.3/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 31st percentile of vitamins tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 4.0/10

    Requires a venous draw at a clinic; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 10 days.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 7.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 395 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); trading 17+ years.

  • Value for money 6.0/10

    £94.25 against a median of £85.00 for the 73 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (+11%).

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