Copper Blood Test

Measures copper concentration in serum.

Measures

Copper concentration in serum.

Why it matters

Copper is a trace element involved in iron metabolism, connective tissue formation and antioxidant enzyme function.

Most circulating copper is bound to caeruloplasmin, which is why the two are often measured together — serum copper alone can be misleading, particularly during inflammation, when caeruloplasmin rises.

Suits

People working with a practitioner on copper or zinc status.

Your next step

Once you have your results, book with a Canwell naturopath, nutritionist or practitioner to talk them through and build a wellness plan that suits you. Book with Canwell