Copper
Copper is an essential trace mineral needed for iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, and antioxidant enzymes such as ceruloplasmin and superoxide dismutase. Deficiency can cause anemia, neutropenia, and neurologic symptoms, while excess is linked to oxidative stress and liver damage in Wilson disease. Zinc supplementation can lower copper levels over time.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Copper. How we verify ranges.
- General guidance, no named sourceWithin referenceNo separate optimal established. Interpret alongside zinc
- Lab reference interval70-140 mcg/dLWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
3 providers include this
Electrolytes & Minerals
Why Copper matters
Required for iron metabolism, nerve function, and collagen synthesis. Excess copper linked to oxidative stress and cardiovascular disease. Zinc supplementation can deplete copper.
Which Providers Test Copper?
Function Health is both the cheapest ($365/year) and the most comprehensive (160+ biomarkers) panel that includes Copper.
3 panels that include it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
 Function Health | $365 | 160+ | $2.28 |
| $700 | 138 | $5.07 | |
| $1950 | 130+ | $15.00 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
18 itemized panels do not include Copper
Superpower · WHOOP Advanced Labs · Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · Mito Health · InsideTracker · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · Marek Health Complete · Blueprint · Empirical Health · Oura Health Panels · SiPhox Health · Hims Labs · Healthspan · Vitality Blueprint Standard · Ultrahuman Blood Vision Annual
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer Copper. Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Experts discussing Copper
Podcast episodes where clinicians and researchers cover this marker in depth. Curated by hand; an episode is listed only when the marker is a substantial topic, not a passing mention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for Copper?
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Copper. General guidance without a named source: Within reference (No separate optimal established). Lab reference interval: 70-140 mcg/dL. That is what a lab report flags against, not an optimal target.
Which blood test providers include Copper?
3 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include Copper in their panels. This biomarker has limited availability.
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Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Aug 26, 2026 · First published Nov 30, 2025