{"id":8084,"date":"2023-05-17T01:58:56","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T01:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/introlab.net\/?page_id=8084"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:15:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:15:29","slug":"copper","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/copper\/","title":{"rendered":"Copper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Copper testing is one of the services offered at <a href=\"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/\">IntroLab<\/a> in Belgrade. <em>This test helps in diagnosing and monitoring Wilson&#8217;s disease<\/em> and other disorders that can result in abnormal copper levels in the body.<\/p>\n<h2>What is copper?<\/h2>\n<p>Copper is a vital mineral in the human body, playing a crucial role in the function of various enzymes. These enzymes are essential for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Controlling iron metabolism<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Forming connective tissue<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Generating energy at the cellular level<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Supporting the nervous system<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Importance of copper testing<\/h2>\n<p>Copper testing is recommended for individuals showing signs and symptoms associated with Wilson&#8217;s disease (often along with ceruloplasmin testing). It is also advised for those with known high or low copper levels to monitor the effectiveness of their therapy.<\/p>\n<h2>Test results<\/h2>\n<p>Low copper levels can be associated with various health conditions, including <strong>Wilson&#8217;s disease, malnutrition, low protein levels in the blood<\/strong> (hypoproteinemia), <strong>nutrient absorption issues<\/strong> (malabsorption), <strong>nephrotic syndrome, and Menkes disease<\/strong>. Excessive use of zinc-containing toothpaste can also lead to low copper levels.<\/p>\n<p>Elevated levels in the blood, known as hypercupremia, often occur in certain health conditions. These include primary <em>biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, hemochromatosis, malignancies such as leukemia, thyrotoxicosis<\/em>, and various infections.<\/p>\n<p>Copper levels may also be elevated in patients taking oral contraceptives and in women during pregnancy. 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