HMB #1 Blood Test Panel

Quick Facts

• Sample: Blood
• Fasting: No special preparation is required.
• Turnaround: 6-8 business days. May take longer based on weather, holiday, or lab delays.

What's Included

• Ceruloplasmin: Measures a protein made by the liver that carries copper through the blood. This test helps assess copper levels and may help detect certain liver or copper-related disorders.
• Copper, Plasma: Measures the amount of copper in the blood. This test helps assess copper levels and identify possible copper deficiencies or excess.
• Zinc, Plasma or Serum: Measures the level of zinc, a mineral needed for immune function, wound healing, and normal growth. This test helps detect zinc deficiency or excess.

Benefits

• Measures three biomarkers related to copper and zinc status in one panel.
• Includes ceruloplasmin, the protein that carries copper through your blood.
• Pairs copper and zinc measurements for a combined trace mineral view.
• Requires no special preparation before your blood draw.
• Gives you results online to review and share with your provider.

Who Is This Test For?

• Adults who want to check their copper and zinc levels together.
• People looking at trace mineral status as part of a broader wellness review.
• Anyone whose provider has suggested copper or ceruloplasmin testing.
• Individuals who want to evaluate zinc levels through plasma or serum testing.

How It Works

1. Order Your Test Online
2. Visit a Local Lab
3. Get Results Online

FAQ

1. Do I need to fast or prepare for this test?

No special preparation is required.

2. How quickly will I get results?

Expect results in 6-8 business days. Weather, holidays, or lab delays may extend that timeframe.

3. What can my results tell me?

Together, these measurements give you a snapshot of two trace minerals and the protein that moves copper through your blood. Copper and zinc are minerals the body needs in small amounts for normal functioning, while ceruloplasmin adds context about copper transport. Viewing them side by side offers a fuller picture than any single marker.

4. How do I interpret the results?

Interpretation depends on patterns across all three markers and on your personal context, such as symptoms, medical history, medications, and other lab findings. Each marker provides a different type of information, so values will not necessarily move together. A single high or low value does not confirm a condition, and a single normal value does not rule one out.

Disclaimer: Reference ranges may vary by laboratory. Listed ranges are general guidelines and may differ from those used by the performing lab. Always consult your healthcare provider for interpretation.

5. What should I do if my results are abnormal?

Start by sharing your full report with a qualified healthcare provider. Because patterns across several results often matter more than one number, a clinician can place your values in context. Any decision about further evaluation is best made together with your provider. An abnormal value does not automatically call for treatment.

Pre-test preparation

No special preparation is required.