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Copper (tissue)

Category Bacteriology
Reporting frequency 2 to 3 weeks

Additional information

Liver biopsy on moistened filter paper.

Biopsy specimen to weigh at least 5mg and ideally 15mg. This corresponds to a tissue core 1-3 cm in length.

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