LabCorp Copper & Zinc Balance

Copper & Zinc Blood Test

This test requires a Labcorp blood draw.  The requisition will be sent to you.  There is no additional blood draw fee if you go to Labcorp.

Copper and zinc are essential minerals that work closely together in the body. Zinc supports immune function, wound healing, hormones, brain health, and DNA production, while copper plays an important role in iron metabolism, energy production, cardiovascular health, and nervous system function. Because these minerals interact with one another, an imbalance in one can affect the other.

You may want to consider testing your copper and zinc levels if you are experiencing:

• Unexplained fatigue
• Frequent illness or concerns about immune function
• Anxiety, mood changes, or difficulty concentrating
• Hormonal concerns or irregular menstrual cycles
• Digestive or absorption problems
• Chronic health or inflammatory conditions
• Numbness or tingling
• Concerns about nutrient deficiencies
• Long-term zinc supplementation
• Possible excess copper exposure
• A desire to evaluate your zinc-to-copper balance

This blood test measures zinc and copper levels and can help identify whether either mineral may be too high or too low. Evaluating the two together can provide additional information about overall mineral balance.

Serum zinc and copper testing is commonly used to identify current mineral imbalances, although blood levels may not always reflect long-term mineral status.

Consider this test if you want a clearer picture of your zinc and copper balance before making decisions about supplementation.